Senior Product Engineer – Overview
As Senior Product Engineer, you will take technical ownership of an established and growing product portfolio. Acting as the product expert, you'll ensure products are delivered to the highest standards of cost, quality and performance while providing critical technical support to commercial and operational teams. The role reports to the Head of Product & Engineering, blending hands‑on engineering, supplier engagement and customer‑focused product support.
Client
A UK‑based technology manufacturer, designing and producing advanced engineering solutions across commercial and industrial environments worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and sustain the existing product portfolio, focusing on cost, quality and reliability
- Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve production risks and identify improvements
- Lead cost‑down, technical procurement and production optimisation initiatives
- Support the development and implementation of best‑practice engineering processes
- Develop deep technical knowledge of products and their real‑world applications
- Analyse competitor products and key customer buying drivers
- Gather and interpret customer use cases and feedback to support future improvements
- Deliver technical product training to sales teams and external partners
- Ensure all technical product documentation is accurate and accessible
- Act as first‑line technical support for product‑related queries
- Work with internal teams to translate customer feedback into product enhancements
- Support marketing by helping define product value propositions and competitive advantages
Ideal Candidate
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering or similar
- 3-5 years of experience in product engineering, technical support or a similar role
- Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks)
- Experience producing and reviewing 2D technical drawings
- Confident working with suppliers and third‑party manufacturers
- Customer‑focused with a proven track record of delivering high satisfaction
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Self‑starter, comfortable working autonomously
- Willingness to travel occasionally to customers and suppliers
Benefits
- Clear career development within a growing engineering function
- Hybrid working model
- 24 days holiday + annual increases (up to 5 additional days)
- Option to purchase up to 5 extra days holiday
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
- Cycle to work scheme
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