Senior Product Engineer

About Our Client

Our client is a highly innovative UK-based technology manufacturer, designing and producing advanced engineering solutions used across commercial and industrial environments worldwide. Backed by private equity and operating on a global scale, they are entering an exciting phase of growth, investment and product expansion.

Reporting into the Head of Product & Engineering, this role blends hands-on engineering
, supplier engagement
, and customer-focused product support
, making it ideal for an engineer who enjoys visibility, autonomy and influence.

• Own and shape a growing product portfolio within a scaling, PE-backed technology
• High-impact, cross-functional role with real influence

• Own and sustain the existing product portfolio, focusing on cost, quality and reliability
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve production risks and identify improvements
• Lead cost-down, technical procurement and production optimisation initiatives
• Support the development and implementation of best-practice engineering processes

• Develop deep technical knowledge of products and their real-world applications
• Analyse competitor products and key customer buying drivers
• Gather and interpret customer use cases and feedback to support future improvements
• Deliver technical product training to sales teams and external partners
• Ensure all technical product documentation is accurate and accessible

• Act as first-line technical support for product-related queries
• Work with internal teams to translate customer feedback into product enhancements
• Support marketing by helping define product value propositions and competitive advantages

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering or similar
• 3-5 years' experience in product engineering, technical support or a similar role
• Strong 3D CAD experience (Solid Works preferred)
• Experience producing and reviewing 2D technical drawings
• Confident working with suppliers and third-party manufacturers
• Customer-focused with a proven track record of delivering high satisfaction
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Self-starter, comfortable working autonomously
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customers and suppliers

• Clear career development within a growing engineering function
• 24 days holiday + annual increases (up to 5 additional days)
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Cycle to work scheme