Product Development Engineer

Our client BAE Systems, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Product Development Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Glascoed. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the design and development of defence products. Working four days a week on site, with Fridays off, you will be involved in a wide range of engineering activities across the entire product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for both new and legacy products Conducting and managing product and process design, development, testing, manufacturing, and evaluation activities Ensuring safety remains the highest priority in all working practices Planning, executing, and reporting on product trials in a safe and suitable manner Applying effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle, supporting design reviews from concept to disposal Maintaining and configuring Engineering Bills of Materials for products Performing product design and evaluation, including the use of Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Supporting the generation of costed proposals for external customers Managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships to support project and proposal delivery Job Requirements: Proven record in supporting engineering teams and projects Strong engineering skills, particularly in identifying issues, conducting technical analysis, and presenting solutions Academic qualifications in Engineering or related STEM subjects Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status through an appropriate professional institution, or working towards it Desirable Skills: Experience with product design analysis techniques such as Pugh, DFMEA, and FTA Experience with process design analysis techniques like PCP and PFMEA Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture Safety Management qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safety or NEBOSH Certificate Experience and knowledge of manufacturing in a high hazard environment Working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design If you are an experienced Product Development Engineer with a passion for defence products and a proven track record in engineering, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Glascoed