Senior Product Engineer

apartmentMichael Page placeCardiff calendar_month 

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
Product & Technical Expertise
  • 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
Commercial & Customer Support
  • 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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