A well‑established and highly regarded SME manufacturing and engineering business based in Bolton is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer.
The role provides the chance to work on varied and technically interesting projects from concept through to manufacture, within a collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
You will play a key role in driving new product development projects, improving existing products and supporting innovation across the business while working closely with engineering, production, sales and marketing teams.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable, successful and highly respected business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and long‑term staff retention.
The company offers genuine long‑term career development opportunities, exposure to innovative product development work and the chance to make a visible impact within a close‑knit SME business where your contribution will be recognised.
The Role
As Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and supporting technical product development activities throughout the full product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading new and existing product development projects, including design, testing and implementation
* Evaluating new product ideas and supporting feasibility and industrialisation activities
* Working closely with engineering, production, sales and marketing teams to develop technical specifications and solutions
* Managing product testing, experimentation and data analysis using internal and external testing services
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and product enhancements
* Ensuring compliance with quality standards, design control processes and risk management activities including DFMEA
* Managing multiple projects to agreed timescales and budgets
* Producing technical documentation, reports and benchmarking analysis
* Providing technical support to internal teams and customers
Qualifications
* A qualification in an engineering discipline
* Previous experience within a product development or design engineering role
* Experience working within manufacturing or engineering environments
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining methodologies and engineering practices
* Experience using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks
* Strong project management and organisational skills
* Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
* The ability to work effectively across multiple departments and manage competing priorities
* A proactive and innovative approach to engineering and product development
Apply
If you are an experienced Product Development Engineer looking for your next challenge within a successful engineering business, we would love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunities
1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability.
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