Product Development Engineer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded Product Development Engineer to join our client on a permanent and full-time basis based on the outskirts of Loughborough, Leicestershire. Salary: £32-40,000 per annum depending on experience Working hours: Monday to Friday and office based. Company benefits Company pension scheme Company sick pay scheme 23 days holiday annual leave plus bank holidays Employee discount Free parking Role-based training Bonus scheme About the role: The Product Development Engineer will support the development, validation, and launch of new and existing products across their full lifecycle. The role sits within a technical team responsible for high-volume product development and ongoing product improvement. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support product development from concept through to commercial launch Design and execute prototype testing for performance and durability validation Review compliance requirements and testing standards Produce technical reports, documentation, and product specifications Conduct product inspections and quality checks Support root cause analysis and non-conformance reporting Contribute to continuous improvement of technical systems and processes Maintain calibration records and support quality assurance activity Provide technical input to other departments. Support product training, documentation, and customer-facing technical materials Qualifications and Experience A degree (BSc/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering / similar STEM subject, or comparable industrial experience would be advantageous. An understanding of UK and EU product safety laws and how to ensure that products are compliant. Knowledge of ISO9001:2015 is preferable. Experience in product development, engineering, or technical product support Strong understanding of testing, validation, and quality assurance processes Ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports Analytical and detail-oriented approach to problem solving Comfortable working cross-functionally across technical and commercial teams A hands-on person with a genuine interest in engineering. This is a mid-senior level engineering role involving hands-on responsibility for product testing, technical documentation, compliance validation, and cross-functional support. For further information about this role please call Rebecca on (phone number removed). Please apply to be considered. S14 About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies