_{14th March, 2025}

Product Engineer
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Reports To: Principal Engineering Manager
 
ABOUT THE COMPANY
A well-established and dynamic manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of electrical products, including wiring accessories, LED lighting, safety alarms, and cables across several recognised brand names. Products are trusted by major housing developers and distributed via electrical wholesalers, merchants, and DIY retailers.
The company has experienced consistent growth, with a UK turnover exceeding £85 million.
 
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a talented individual to take on the following key responsibilities:

• Product Development: Work closely with manufacturing partners to develop electrical products, establishing product specifications, creating product briefs, identifying applicable standards, and evaluating product samples.
• Testing & Quality Control: Lead product testing or coordinate external testing efforts. Investigate and resolve any product-related issues that arise during the development process.
• Product Labelling & Documentation: Define product and packaging labelling requirements, including packaging labels, instruction leaflets, and technical data sheets.
• Collaboration with Quality Team: Partner with the Quality Team to investigate product issues, compile findings, and drive product improvements with external manufacturing partners.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products adhere to relevant BS EN safety standards and regulations, including EMC, REACH, and RoHS.
• Technical Literature: Create and maintain technical documentation, such as product specifications, packaging specifications, instruction leaflets, and data sheets.
• Support & Data Management: Keep up-to-date technical files, including WEEE data and packaging weight information.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Background: Degree or qualification in an Engineering discipline with a focus on electrical or electronics engineering.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product standards, and a quality-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Product Understanding: Ability to identify key features and benefits of electrical products.
• Electrical Installation Knowledge: Familiarity with electrical product applications and electrical installation practices, especially on building sites, would be advantageous.
• Standards & Legislation: Knowledge of British and European Standards, along with relevant legislation governing products within the extensive portfolio.
• Factory Collaboration: Experience working remotely with offshore factories to develop products.
• Regulations Knowledge: Ideally, knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Highly organised and methodical approach to tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a disciplined approach to work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and question assumptions.
• Capable of working independently, using initiative, while also collaborating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

BENEFITS
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, participation in the company profit-sharing scheme, and access to a company pension plan.
 

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