Senior Product Engineer (Contract)

Partner closely with Product Design, Manufacturing and supplier partners to develop new products from concept through production

Lead mechanical/electronic engineering, design validation, and engineering documentation, ensuring adherence to best practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with customer and commercial expectations

Manage multiple projects, coordinating resources effectively and ensuring they're delivered within scope, on time, and within budget

Support the design and innovation process, utilising engineering expertise and industry trends to conceptualise and develop cutting-edge and market-leading products

Support current product continuous improvement initiatives, driving design changes as required

Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align on project goals, priorities, and resource requirements, addressing any concerns or issues promptly and effectively

Collaborate with our Compliance Engineer to ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, standards, and certifications for consumer products

Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide input on product cost optimisation strategies without compromising quality or performance. Collaborate with strategic sourcing and manufacturing teams to optimise sourcing and production processes

Identify potential risks and mitigate them through appropriate planning and mitigation strategies. Assess and manage technical risks associated with product development, ensuring timely resolution and minimising impact on project timelines and deliverables

Be an exemplary team player, mentor junior engineers and contribute to best-practice engineering standards

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Strong experience in product development, ideally in consumer hardware or accessories

Advanced proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent)

Strong knowledge of injection moulding, metals, plastics, elastomers, and assembly processes

Proven experience managing products from concept to mass production

Strong understanding of DFM, DFA, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis

Experience working with offshore manufacturers (Asia experience highly regarded)

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management capability