Job Description
Product Engineer
Bury, Greater Manchester
£35,000 - £40,000
Monday to Friday, 08:15 - 16:30
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading advanced materials manufacturing business for a Product Engineer to join their specialist Belting Technical team based in Bury.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer with a passion for product development and problem-solving to work within a globally operating technical team, contributing to the design, development, and continuous improvement of industrial belt products.
The Role
Working closely with the Technical Manager and a wider global team, you will be responsible for the SAP-based design of Process Belts and conveying belt products for the Eurasian market. You will support local production, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and serve as a technical liaison among application, sales, and customer teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage internal SAP design of Process Belts and conveying belt products, working from inputs provided by application and design engineers
* Contribute product improvement ideas and relay feedback from sales, application, and customer teams to the Technical team
* Collaborate with the global Technical team to develop and optimise the belt product portfolio
* Support local production with decisions on non-conforming product and participate in CI meetings and initiatives
* Plan, schedule, and coordinate small engineering projects
* Produce written technical reports and deliver oral presentations to internal stakeholders
* Participate in customer visits and contribute to customer-facing technical recommendations
* Monitor lab reports and competitive analyses; contribute to non-routine sample analysis and reporting
* Engage with raw material suppliers to stay current on material developments and identify alternative supply options
What We're Looking For
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Curious, technically minded, and solution-focused
* Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
* Ideally, 2+ years of experience in production or product development (not essential)
* Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and/or Lean Six Sigma is advantageous
* SAP experience is a plus
Education
A degree-level qualification (BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc) in Mechanical, Chemical, Paper, Textile, or a related Engineering discipline is preferred. Candidates with an HNC/HND or equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
The Package
* Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:15 - 16:30
* Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
* Contract: Permanent, full-time
This vacancy is being managed by a specialist recruitment consultancy on behalf of our client. For more information or to apply, please get in touch.