Product Engineer

Product Engineer 
Derby 
Permanent 
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum 

Overview

EMBS Engineering are recruiting for a Product Engineer to join an established manufacturing engineering team within a precision engineering business. This hands-on role guides products through the engineering and manufacturing phases, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustainment programmes. The successful candidate will apply Lean, 5S and FOD methodologies to improve manufacturing and testing efficiency, working closely with production, engineering, sales and purchasing, with a constant focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost.

What's in it for you?

• Working with a value-led and culture-focused business
• The opportunity for progression as the business grows
• A salary of up to £55,000 per annum 
• Working on exciting and industry-leading products

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions for new products and improvements to ongoing projects, applying sound knowledge of the full DfMA process.
• Support the deployment of new products into production, guiding designs through stage gates as part of the NPI process.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, managing change proposals in line with QMS and NPI procedures.
• Manage sustainment and NPI projects, potentially from inception through to completion.
• Oversee technical compliance, verification and validation activities, including risk reduction and supporting documentation.
• Design and produce detailed drawings for components, tooling, jigs and fixtures using 2D and 3D CAD systems.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials (BoM), test harnesses, and manufacturing routings and work instructions.
• Investigate customer returns through the Survey and Repair, SCAR and 8D processes, identifying root causes and supporting concession and RMA management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Applications Engineer or similar role within advanced manufacturing or precision engineering businesses.
• Experience gained within a machine manufacturing environment.
• Strong CAD and design knowledge, with the ability to create detailed drawings using third angle projection and a good understanding of GD&T.
• Working experience of using ERP/MRP systems.
• Degree or HND in Engineering, Electronics, Physics or a similar relevant subject.
• Sound knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, DfMA and DFMEA/PFMEA processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal teams and customers.
• Flexible approach to work, able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.

​​​​​​If you are interested in the opportunity of a Product Manager and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our client’s growing procurement department located in Derby

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.