Product Engineer 6827

Company: First Base Employment
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Location: Bridgwater
Job Description:

Product Engineer

Location: BridgwaterHours: Full Time 37 hours per week – Flexi-timeSalary: Competitive + up to 4% bonus per annum

Key Responsibilities of a Product Engineer

  • Develop technical solutions and supporting rationale in response to application requirements.
  • Design metal and PTFE sealing solutions using established design guides or bespoke development.
  • Produce manufacturing and proposal drawings for products.
  • Project manage the technical aspects of New Product Introduction, collaborating with commercial, operational, and supply chain teams.
  • Provide technical training and support to Sales and Application Engineers.
  • Deliver presentations for technical training and product promotion.
  • Identify and guide Sales Engineers towards sales opportunities through product and case history awareness.
  • Support marketing activities such as trade shows, customer visits, and promotional materials.
  • Occasionally travel within the UK, Europe, and internationally to support team members and customer requirements.

Key Skills of a Product Engineer

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering with strong technical fundamentals.
  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant industrial experience, ideally in sealing, Oil & Gas, Food Processing, Automotive, Aerospace, Compressors, or Semiconductor sectors.
  • Strong problem‑solving abilities to align customer needs with effective solutions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD (preferably NX), and FEA (preferably Abaqus).
  • Excellent communication skills with both internal teams and customers.
  • Highly resourceful, with strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Organised, detail‑oriented, and structured in work approach.
  • Collaborative and approachable team player.
  • Able to take initiative and work flexibly in a dynamic environment.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andyon 01453 755330.

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Posted: May 28th, 2026