Product Engineer

Product Engineer

Trafford Park, Manchester

up to £47,000 pa, DOE

44 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Our client is an industry renowned bodybuilding (coach builders) company, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Product Engineer / Application Engineer to join their prestigious and long‑established bodybuilding manufacturing factory.

If you are looking to work for a company with over 35 years of industry experience, are fully qualified in your profession and want to be part of a collaborative team that values quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction – this could be the perfect role for you.

As a Product Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the sales team by preparing accurate and timely quotes and documentation for customers. You will liaise with suppliers, manage product specifications, and ensure a smooth transition of information between Sales and Engineering.

This is a busy, varied position where you will be a key contributor to maintaining high standards, supporting customer requirements, and helping to improve departmental processes.

• Produce engineering‑ready part lists and specifications.
• Maintain supplier quotes and manage supplier costing.
• Create order acknowledgements and documentation ready for customer issue.
• Track quote status and report on customer conversions.
• Liaise with customers regarding product specifications and requirements.
• Ensure clear, accurate communication between Sales and Engineering.
• Sign off build documentation and engineering specifications.
• Manage product specifications within the Engineering function.
• Maintain control of the product matrix and high‑value parts lists.
• Prepare and complete sales quotes for customers and the sales team.
• Carry out any other duties within your capability to support the team.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. As long as you are experienced for the role and hold the relevant and required qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

• 20 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A day off for your Birthday.
• Auto‑enrolment pension.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Training opportunities and access to our in‑house training hub.
• Long service recognition.
• Branded uniform.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Death in service benefit.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds