Senior Product Engineer

My client is a leading, globally recognised manufacturer within the consumer products sector. We are looking to identify an experienced Senior Product Engineer. This is a key role focused on developing innovative, safety-critical products for the North American market within a highly regulated industry.

The Role
As a Senior Product Engineer, you will lead the development of next-generation products from concept through to launch. Working within a collaborative R&D environment, you will drive design innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-performance solutions that meet both consumer and business needs.

This position offers the opportunity to influence product strategy, contribute to cutting-edge engineering solutions, and work across global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development including concept generation, design, prototyping, validation, and launch
• Identify and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation and market growth
• Ensure all products meet stringent safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct competitor bench marking and gap analysis to inform design improvements
• Perform detailed engineering analysis including DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacture/assembly
• Develop and manage technical documentation, specifications, and validation plans
• Troubleshoot design and testing issues, implementing effective engineering solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to deliver projects successfully
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and performance

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline); advanced degree desirable
• Significant experience in product design engineering within consumer or regulated industries
• Strong CAD expertise (SolidWorks or similar) with experience in complex assemblies
• In-depth knowledge of plastic injection moulding; additional manufacturing experience beneficial
• Familiarity with testing and validation processes for safety-critical products
• Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. DFMEA, 8D, A3)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across global teams