Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer Bolton | £40,000 - £45,000 DOE | Full Time | Permanent A well-established and highly regarded SME manufacturing and engineering business based in Bolton is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer. The role provides the chance to work on varied and technically interesting projects from concept through to manufacture, within a collaborative and supportive engineering environment. You will play a key role in driving new product development projects, improving existing products and supporting innovation across the business while working closely with engineering, production, sales and marketing teams. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable, successful and highly respected business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and long-term staff retention. The company offers genuine long-term career development opportunities, exposure to innovative product development work and the chance to make a visible impact within a close-knit SME business where your contribution will be recognised. The Role As Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and supporting technical product development activities throughout the full product lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading new and existing product development projects, including design, testing and implementation * Evaluating new product ideas and supporting feasibility and industrialisation activities * Working closely with engineering, production, sales and marketing teams to develop technical specifications and solutions * Managing product testing, experimentation and data analysis using internal and external testing services * Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and product enhancements * Ensuring compliance with quality standards, design control processes and risk management activities including DFMEA * Managing multiple projects to agreed timescales and budgets * Producing technical documentation, reports and benchmarking analysis * Providing technical support to internal teams and customers To be considered for this role, you will ideally have: * A qualification in an engineering discipline * Previous experience within a product development or design engineering role * Experience working within manufacturing or engineering environments * Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining methodologies and engineering practices * Experience using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks * Strong project management and organisational skills * Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities * The ability to work effectively across multiple departments and manage competing priorities * A proactive and innovative approach to engineering and product development Apply If you are an experienced Product Development Engineer looking for your next challenge within a successful engineering business, we would love to hear from you. About 1492 In a nutshell – We discover great people! Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and that’s why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand! We aim to reply to all applications, successful or not, within 2 working days of applying for the role. If you are not happy with the service, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email. 1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability