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Product Engineer

Bridgwater
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Product Engineer

Location: Bridgwater
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Salary: £38,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities of a Product Engineer:

  • Develop technical solutions and supporting rationale in response to application requirements.

  • Design metal and PTFE sealing solutions using established design guides or bespoke development.

  • Produce manufacturing and proposal drawings for products.

  • Project manage the technical aspects of New Product Introduction, collaborating with commercial, operational, and supply chain teams.

  • Provide technical training and support to Sales and Application Engineers.

  • Deliver presentations for technical training and product promotion.

  • Identify and guide Sales Engineers towards sales opportunities through product and case history awareness.

  • Support marketing activities such as trade shows, customer visits, and promotional materials.

  • Occasionally travel within the UK, Europe, and internationally to support team members and customer requirements.

    Key Skills of a Product Engineer:

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering with strong technical fundamentals.

  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant industrial experience, ideally in sealing, Oil & Gas, Food Processing, Automotive, Aerospace, Compressors, or Semiconductor sectors.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities to align customer needs with effective solutions.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD (preferably NX), and FEA (preferably Abaqus).

  • Excellent communication skills with both internal teams and customers.

  • Highly resourceful, with strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.

  • Organised, detail-oriented, and structured in work approach.

  • Collaborative and approachable team player.

  • Able to take initiative and work flexibly in a dynamic environment

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