Product Engineer

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Product Engineer - Somerset - Amazing company benefits and with a great company culture

Melbreck Technical is working with a renowned designer and manufacturer of mechanical equipment and devices that are used in a multitude of industries across the globe.

Due to planned growth and succession, they are looking to add to their successful technical team and hire a Product Engineer ASAP.

This is a significant opportunity to establish a career with a progressive business that prides itself on providing world-class engineering support and products to global giants in the aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors.

With manufacturing plants in Europe, North America, and China. The business believes in investment in production technology to maintain its position as a world leader in the supply of high-quality products.

Product Engineer - Role Overview:

Design and develop products, including making improvements, modifications and extensions.

Guide and develop testing methods.

Create simulation models.

Active support the quality department.

Take a leading role in projects to develop a Product Strategy and drive actions related to products.

Oversee the New Product Introduction processes and actively participate in project stage gates.

Actively work with sustainability and reduce environmental footprint and material declarations

Ensure that any health and safety guidelines are followed

Take responsibility to ensure a good production process such as manufacturing, assembly and product testing.

Product Engineer - Job Holder Requirements:

Engineering degree or extensive experience in industry.

Simulation expertise.

Hydraulic expertise.

Production process expertise.

Possess a highly analytical mind.

Product Engineer - Benefits:

Amazing Pension of up to 15%

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

10% bonus

Brilliant Salary sacrifice programs for healthcare and dental (which can include family members)

Cycle to work scheme

Sick Pay

Income protection

Life assurance

If you want to be part of the future of engineering, and are looking to work for an amazing business which invests in its people, then click APPLY NOW and submit your application

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