Product Development Engineer​/Manager; CNC

Position: Product Development Engineer / Manager (CNC)
Mazco Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing business to recruit a Product Development Engineer / Assistant Manager. This is a key role within the organisation, offering genuine long-term progression into a management position for the right individual.

The Role

You will play a critical part in new product development and introduction, acting as a technical lead across design, machining, tooling, and customer interaction. This role combines hands-on engineering with project ownership and leadership responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

* New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI)

* Full project management responsibility from concept to production

* Product and tool design using Solid Works

* Creation and control of engineering drawings

* CAM programming using Feature

CAM (or similar)

* Machining strategy development and process optimisation

* Tool trials, lifecycle testing, and validation activities

* High-level inspection and documentation (CMM, ISIR, FAIRs)

* Creation of work instructions and technical documentation

* Acting as the customer technical lead within Product Development / R&D

* Direct communication with customers throughout the development process

* Involvement in non-conformance investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects

* Supporting and developing team members, acting as a mentor and role model

Required Skills & Experience

* Strong working knowledge of Solid Works, machining principles, CAM (Feature

CAM or similar), and tool design

* Time-served apprenticeship with HNC / HND / Degree in Engineering

* Excellent IT skills, including Excel (formulas), chart creation, and presentations

* Confident working across multiple teams while maintaining strong professional relationships

* Ability to lead, mentor, and influence others

* Experience using a variety of databases and manufacturing systems

* Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Desirable Experience

* Previous exposure to rubber moulding technology would be highly advantageous

What’s on Offer

* £50,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience

* Day shift role with excellent work-life balance

* Clear development plan into a management role within 3 years

* Opportunity to influence product strategy and technical direction

* Stable, long-term position within a growing business