Product Development Manager

A growing engineering business is looking for a Technical Product Development Manager to lead product development across a range of specialist industrial equipment. This is a hands-on, influential role suited to someone who can turn customer needs and technical knowledge into scalable, well-documented and commercially viable products. You will manage the product development pipeline, lead projects from concept through to launch, improve existing products, support testing and validation, maintain technical documentation, and work closely with sales, operations, procurement, suppliers and technical teams. Key Responsibilities * Lead product development projects from concept to launch. * Translate customer, operational, regulatory and commercial requirements into product briefs and specifications. * Support design, prototyping, testing, validation and launch readiness. * Apply structured problem-solving and risk management methods such as FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA or design reviews. * Maintain technical product documentation including specifications, BOMs, datasheets, manuals, test data and compliance records. * Drive product standardisation, modularisation and rationalisation. * Work cross-functionally with technical, commercial, operational and supply chain teams. * Manage and develop a small product development team. Ideal Background You may have worked as a Product Development Manager, NPD Manager, R&D Manager, Product Engineering Manager, Technical Product Manager, Design Manager, Senior Product Engineer, Senior R&D Engineer or Technical Manager. Relevant sectors could include, pumps, compressed air, generators, industrial equipment, process equipment, construction equipment, plant hire, spill response or utilities. Requirements * Product development, engineering or technical product management experience. * Experience delivering products from concept through to launch or operational release. * Hands-on experience with mechanical and/or electrical products. * Strong project planning, risk management and stakeholder coordination skills. * Experience creating or managing technical documentation. * Commercial awareness and practical engineering problem-solving ability. * UK driving licence. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants real ownership, variety and the chance to make a visible impact in a growing technical business. Apply with your CV for to be considered for the role and have a confidential conversation if your background is a match. Everlinked is operating as an equal opportunities employment agency