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