137 Product Strategy jobs in the United Kingdom

STEM Recruitment is seeking a Permanent Product Development Scientist for our client based in Edinburgh.  The successful candidate will lead and supervise Design and Development projects within the Product Development department.  Responsibilities include planning and conducting product development studies, recording and analysing experimental results, training staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires strong analytical skills to enable the timely completion of projects with high standards.

• A degree in a relevant scientific field
li>Experience in regulated laboratory environments (e.g., medical devices, pharma)
• Familiarity with assay development and optimisation
• Experience with product/reagent formulation
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic environment. You will be part of a team that values innovation, continuous training, and professional growth, while working in a safe and compliant setting. The company promotes a culture that encourages collaboration and development of staff capabilities.

Product Development Engineer
Hailsham, East Sussex
Full Time | Permanent
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
37 hours per week, Monday–Friday
  
Are you an experienced Product Development Engineer looking to take ownership of a product range with real impact? This role offers the chance to lead innovation, quality, and cost optimisation across a core suite of mechanical products, supporting leading-edge scientific and high-precision engineering sectors.
  
As a Product Development Engineer, you’ll manage one of our key product ranges from concept to improvement—driving innovation, delivering improvements, reducing cost, and enhancing quality. You’ll work across NPI, value engineering, supplier liaison, and product lifecycle management, balancing hands-on mechanical knowledge with strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills.
  
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead product innovation, cost optimisation, and lifecycle support for an assigned product range
li>Reverse-engineer and benchmark competitor products to improve competitive position
• Manage NPI feasibility studies, development timelines, and stakeholder updates
• Create CAD BOMs, engineering packs, and support prototype build and test
• Identify and implement quality improvements and lead 8D root cause analysis
• Provide technical support for production, procurement, and customer quotations
• Support engineering changes and ensure up-to-date BOMs and documentation
• Apply value engineering strategies and assist with make/buy analysis
• Ensure compliance with DFM and BS 888 standards

  
Requirements Essential:

< i>HNC/D in Mechanical and Production Engineering
• Proven background in component and assembly-level product engineering
• CAD skills (preferably PTC Creo 5 or above)
• Hands-on and practical approach to design and prototyping
• Knowledge of DFM principles and technical documentation
• Microsoft Office and 3D CAD proficiency
• Root Cause Analysis / 8D investigation experience

Desirable:

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics
• Practical machining or mechanical build background (milling, turning, assembly)

 
TPA are a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client.
If you think you are a close fit for this position, please do apply and we will also register you for any upcoming positions that may be suitable. You must have the Right to work in the UK.

• Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  
  
• Solid experience in product development and mechanical design
  
  
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks
  
  
• Hands-on experience with sheet metal design and fabrication
  
  
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and DFM principles
  
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  
  
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  
  

• Designing and developing new products and improving existing ones
  
  
• Creating 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
  
  
• Working closely with the production and quality teams to ensure designs are optimised for manufacture
  
  
• Conducting design reviews and supporting prototyping and testing activities
  
  
• Managing BOMs and documentation for all designs
  
  
• Ensuring compliance with relevant engineering standards and specifications
  
  

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Product Development Engineer to join our client on a permanent and full-time basis based on the outskirts of Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Salary: 30-40,000 per annum depending on experience

Working hours: Monday to Friday and office based.

Company benefits

Company pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

23 days holiday annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee discount

Free parking

Role-based training

Bonus scheme

About the role:

To support with new & existing product development and testing, product development and technical sales whilst producing and managing technical files and documentation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the new product development team to identify new market opportunities and expand current range.

Testing what is required to ensure products are compliant and review third party test reports.

Conduct product testing and refine designs through modification reports if necessary, ensuring compliance.

Create technical test reports and modifications reports to present findings to the new product development team.

Carry out reports, checklists and quality checks and reporting.

Identify opportunities for cross-selling existing items and potential new accessories.

Perform root cause analysis on product failures to evaluate whether they stem from quality-related concerns.

Document product failures and generate non-conformance reports to eliminate or reduce product quality/performance issues.

Work with the Purchasing Manager to provide guidance when dealing with technical queries.

Contribute to the creation of technically accurate and detailed marketing assets.

Support the customer service teams to deliver a satisfactory resolution of customer technical faults.

Provide briefings to in-house service engineers and service agents for new products.

Identify potential product quality issues and aid on warranty issues.

Internal/External Sales - Where required, attend conference and shows to support the sales team with technical enquiries/demonstrations.

Qualifications and Experience

A degree (BSc/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering / similar STEM subject, or comparable industrial experience.

An understanding of UK and EU product safety laws and how to ensure that products are compliant.

Knowledge of ISO9001:2015 is preferable.

Experience using project management tools.

If you can demonstrate experience in a similar product development, or technical sales role are experienced in writing test procedures and undertaking testing to evaluate product performance then please apply! Form further information about this role please call Rebecca on (phone number removed).

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE

Our client is a world class, global, award winning, established and growing manufacturing business, with strong and sustained investment in people, capital and plant.

Working onsite, and with experience gained in a similar role, the successful candidate will be creative, motivated and dynamic. Working as part of an established and highly professional team within a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for developing suitable technical solutions from initial brief, through product design specification, design and development, test and validation with the focus on suitable and sustainable manufacturing.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Producing new and creative product/material/application ideas, approaches, insights, and designs, which profitable, innovative, and anticipate customer needs
• Preparing and reviewing FMEA and PPAP plans to ensure the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP2) requirements are met and timelines are achieved
• Conducting feasibility studies with appropriate tools e.g. FEA and recommending design or material improvements
• Selecting appropriate manufacturing methods for new products/materials to ensure the start of series production (SOP) meeting both customer and company objectives; provides in-life technical support and management of any product reliability and quality queries.
• Using analysis to identify and implement engineering methodologies that meet design intent and product performance expectations
• Inputting and analysing numerical data. identifying patterns and relationships to identify and implement engineering methodologies that meet design intent and product performance expectations
• Due to the nature of the business and here will be a need to travel overseas on occasion as per the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Preferably BEng qualified within mechanical engineering, OR Industrial design / Materials Science (with hands on product development / design experience.
• Product design experience (Product design involving plastic/rubber/composites and compression, injection or injection transfer moulding experience would be advantageous)
• Experience of working in cross-discipline teams
• Experience of working within a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally automotive
• Advantageous to be experienced in prototype/product testing and benchmarking, project and budgetary management, IP, contract review, product liability/warranty processes, and VA/VE, Lean, and Kaizen tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade, influence and, when appropriate, challenge with tact and diplomacy

Details of Package:

Salary 44,000 to 49,000PA + Competitive Benefits inc. Generous paid holidays, and Flexible working. Dayshift / Site Based with some flexible working around daily core hours.

• Support the product development team in managing the critical path, ensuring all deadlines across sampling, approvals, production and delivery are met
• Raise and maintain accurate purchase orders (POs) and manage updates with suppliers and internal systems
• Coordinate fabric approvals, lab dips, trims and components with internal teams and suppliers
• Manage the sampling process including tracking and approving pre-production (PP) samples, ship samples, and lab dips
• Liaise with suppliers on sample submissions, production timelines, and QC requirements
• Maintain up-to-date product data and line sheets across internal systems
• Monitor and collate quality control (QC) reports, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly
• Organise and manage sample logistics for fit sessions, photoshoots, and trade use
• Support the wider product and buying teams with admin and communication across development stages

• 1–2 years' experience in a similar role within fashion, apparel, or garment production
• Solid knowledge of the product lifecycle , sampling processes, and production admin
• Strong Excel skills and experience managing product data across systems
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple moving parts
• Confident communicator – with both internal teams and external suppliers/factories
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and passion for product development

Product Development Manager - Engineering | Colchester | Salary: 55,000

We're recruiting a Product Development Manager for a leading UK manufacturer of dust and fume extraction systems. This is a hands-on, full-lifecycle role - ideal for someone who enjoys designing industrial products from the ground up.

As Product Development Manager , you'll manage everything from concept research and CAD design to testing, supplier engagement, and product launch - playing a key role in shaping the next generation of air filtration systems used by major UK manufacturers.

Key responsibilities:

• Research and apply new technologies
• Design and prototype products to British Standards
• Source suppliers and third-party solutions
• Conduct testing and create full documentation
• Support product marketing and launch activity
• Act as the internal technical expert

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
• Strong product development background
• Experience with HVAC, filtration, or similar systems
• Skilled in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Confident with supplier engagement and documentation

Great Benefits to working for this company include:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 1pm finish on a Friday

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Operations Manager position, please apply with your CV and contact Mark at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.

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