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Principal Engineer – Product Design Engineering
Consumer Products, Appliances, Rapid Prototype, Additive Manufacturing
Highly Competitive Salary, Plus Bonus and Excellent Benefits Package
Step into a world of innovation and creativity by joining a company that is revolutionising the cooking and outdoor living space. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that is renowned for delivering world-class products that inspire joy and elevate experiences.
Our client is a world class organisation is seeking a Principal Engineer - Product Design Engineering to lead a dynamic team in creating world-class products that redefine the cooking and outdoor living industry. With an inspiring environment and a commitment to delivering excellence, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact.
As a Principal Engineer – Product Design Engineering you will:
- Lead and mentor a talented team of Product Design Engineers, fostering growth and attracting top talent.
- Oversee the complete product engineering lifecycle, from concept creation to mass manufacturing and product launch.
- Ensure technical excellence and quality standards across all design phases, including prototyping, testing, and validation.
- Collaborate closely with the Design & Innovation team to develop scalable, cost-effective solutions focused on industrialisation.
- Champion sustainability by embedding advanced materials and lifecycle considerations into product designs.
- Drive technical risk assessments and validation plans to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
The Principal Engineer – Product Design Engineering will bring:
- Extensive experience in consumer product design engineering, particularly in appliances or hardware.
- Proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams across design, development, test and industrialisation.
- Expertise in taking products from concept to mass production with a strong portfolio of commercial launches.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks or equivalent) and engineering principles bringing technical support and advice during each phase of new product development.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
- Exposure with a diverse range of manufacturing processes used within the innovation and industrialisation of new and future product ranges
This Principal Engineer - Product Design Engineering role is at the heart of this company's ambitious goals. As a key contributor to their stage-gate product development process, you will play a critical role in ensuring milestones are met and innovation thrives. This company values passion, ambition, and rigour, and is dedicated to creating products that delight customers worldwide. Joining this team means being part of a culture that prioritises kindness, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Location:
The role is based in Broxburn, a short drive from Edinburgh which is a vibrant and cultural city in a picturesque setting.
Interested:
If you're ready to lead a team of talented engineers and bring ground breaking ideas to life, apply today to become the Principal Engineer – Product Design Engineering. Don't miss the chance to shape the future of innovative consumer products and make your mark in this exciting and sustainable organisation.
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