Product Development Engineer

CompanyCarbon60

LocationSouthampton, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/9/2026

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Occupation Type

Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£46,100 (£23.64 per hour)

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Description

Product Development Engineer

Our client develops innovative products that shape the future. They manufacture and supply precision-engineered sealing and component solutions across a broad range of industries. They are looking to hire a Product Development Engineer into their business, the role would suit someone that is passionate about engineering, thrives on solving complex challenges, and wants to work directly with customers on cutting-edge projects. This role also offers a defined career and leadership development path.

Main Responsibilities:

Drive end-to-end product development from concept to launch
Design and create tools, drawings, and components using SolidWorks
Program and optimize machining processes with FeatureCAM (or similar)
Conduct tool trials, lifecycle testing, and high-level inspections (CMM / ISIR / FAIRs)
Develop work instructions and lead customer communications for R&D projects
Support non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience:

Expertise in SolidWorks, machining principles, and tool design

Skilled in FeatureCAM or similar CAM software

A natural leader and mentor with excellent communication skills

Advanced IT skills – Excel, presentations, data systems

Engineering qualifications: Time-served apprenticeship, HNC/HND/BSc

Desirable: Experience in rubber moulding technology