A leading manufacturing company is hiring a Product Development Engineer to join their global engineering team in Milton Keynes. This role offers hands-on involvement in bringing products from concept through production, including prototyping, testing, and onsite support. The position is permanent and requires practical engineering skills and project ownership.

Product Development Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop and prototype new products using CAD tools, ensuring designs meet functional, manufacturing, and commercial standards.
• Build, modify, and evaluate prototypes through practical assembly and testing processes.
• Support the installation, testing, and validation of products at customer sites, suppliers, and test facilities.
• Operate relevant fabrication and assembly tools for product development and testing activities.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including suppliers, quality, operations, and sales to deliver production-ready solutions.

Product Development Engineer Qualifications:

• A degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience gained through a formal apprenticeship or work in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to develop, test, and launch innovative products with strong functionality.
• Experience in improving existing products through cost reduction and manufacturability enhancements.
• Strong competency in creating detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit https://www.alex.com/.

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