Senior Product Engineer
Michael Page Cardiff
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.
Job Description
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.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Portfolio & Continuous Improvement- 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
Ideal Candidate
The Successful Applicant
Ideal Candidate- 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 (SolidWorks 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
What's on Offer
What's on Offer- Clear career development within a growing engineering function
- Hybrid working model
- 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)
- Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
- Cycle to work scheme
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