Product Engineer sought by the Windows division of a £multibillion construction products manufacturer to join their team in Ross-on-Wye. This global organisation has nearly 200 locations worldwide and supplies to a range of industries including construction, industrial and automotive industries.
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Due to retirement, they have an opportunity for a Product Design professional with construction industry experience to join their head office Technical department.
Your Role as Product Engineer:
As a Product Engineer, you will report Head of Production Management, as an integral part of the Technical team.
Your duties will include:
- Designing window profiles, doors (including sliding & patio) – around a dozen different systems, with multiple variations within those systems
- Working on new and existing products (circa 50/50 split depending on experience)
- Designing new types of window profiles and doors, and managing changes and developments to existing products
- Working on around 2-3 projects at any given time
- Direct liaison with fabricator clients, giving information and responding to queries regarding technical information etc.
- Taking the lead on some projects including product testing (weather performance, security etc) ensuring that products adhere to British Standards
- Discussing hardware requirements with hardware suppliers
- Working closely the company's UK-based extrusion factory, and development teams in Germany
- Occasional travel with sales colleagues to fabricators throughout the UK when required to provide technical information on new products
- Occasional travel to Germany (around 1-2 times per year)
Your Experience & Skills as Product Engineer: xgikmsk
- Educated to degree/HND level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering/Design or similar, relevant discipline, or qualified by experience
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in a Product Design / Product Engineering role
- Demonstrable success in product development and technical application of products for the construction sector
- Experience in the fenestration industry would be beneficial
- Experience of working with suppliers, customers, and product design teams
- Familiar with manufacturing processes e.g. injection moulding, extrusion...
Product Engineer in Ross on Wye employer: Recruit4Talent Careers
Join a leading global construction products manufacturer in Ross-on-Wye, where innovation meets opportunity. As a Product Engineer, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that values flexibility and professional growth, with access to an internal training academy and e-learning resources. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a stunning office environment that fosters collaboration and creativity.
