Product Development Engineer | Chapel-en-le-Frith | £40,000 per annum | Full-time | On-site, 5 days per week The Company A leading UK-based manufacturer in its industry, this organisation has built a strong international reputation for delivering high-quality components to clients worldwide. With full manufacturing capabilities and on-site test rigs, they are committed to engineering excellence and continuous innovation. The Role This is a unique opportunity for a strategically minded and qualified Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic and forward-thinking engineering team. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping product strategies, enhancing performance, and driving innovation across a diverse product portfolio. Key Responsibilities Lead product development initiatives from concept to delivery Collaborate with internal stakeholders and supply chain partners Drive innovation and continuous improvement in product design Engage with the production team to future-proof designs Contribute ideas that keep the company ahead of its competitors. Maintain clear communication across engineering and production teams Support testing and validation processes on-site Essential Experience & Qualifications Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering Background in the manufacturing industry Strong awareness of product portfolios and market trends Excellent communication and collaboration skills Proactive problem-solving mindset Close date: 16/10/2025 About Ford & Stanley group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to the boardroom. 1.Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. 2.Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. 3.Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. 4.Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business