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Product Development Engineer

Portakabin Ltd

£37,000-£47,000
Engineering

Role

Job Description


We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our skilled team within the Central Design and Engineering Department, located at our Head Office and primary manufacturing site in York.
Working as part of the Product Development Team, and across other multi-functional teams, your role will primarily have the responsibility for designing, developing, and validating new products, and continuously developing existing products, in accordance with an agreed Product Development programme and roadmap.
Role Details
  • Salary: £37,000 - £47,000 (Dependant on experience)
  • Role based: York, Head Office, YO32 9PT
  • Contract type: Permanent
Role Responsibilities
* To design new and develop existing product platforms and additional building elements in accordance with an agreed Product Development programme and roadmap.
* To undertake all experimental or validated development work with both in-house key stakeholders, and in conjunction with, external organisations and independent approval bodies.
* Working with Production Engineering, Logistics and Procurement, develop robust supply chains and effective production processes for the developed design solutions.
* To monitor and influence product costs throughout the development process.
* Provide analysis of the developed design solutions across a range of `valued' criteria, e.g. cost, manufacturing efficiency, sustainability and Health & Safety.
* Coordinate and execute production and operational trials, prototypes and experimental investigations to validate design concepts.
* Prepare documentation such as calculations and test reports for internal and/or external validation of the design and performance.
* Provide technical support across the Hire, Sales & European business units.
* Maintain an effective level of knowledge of current technological developments inside and outside of the construction sector and identify and analyse opportunities for new technologies within the business.
* Maintain an effective level of knowledge of all relevant current and imminent regulations, standards and codes of practice.
* Ensure new and existing products comply with agreed legislative, regulatory, HSE and quality requirements.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering and/or design discipline
* Has proficiency in CAD software and other design tools. Preferably Autodesk Inventor
* Has effective development of products experience and ability to contribute to multiple concurrent projects
* Can execute prototyping, translating design concepts into physical prototypes for testing and validation
* Can demonstrate effective design practices in line with either regulations, standards, or specifications
* Has effective communication and collaboration skills, including non-technical audiences
* Can produce quality written reports, technical documentation, drawings and design calculations
* Can analyse and document quality, costs and design for manufacture throughout the design process
Even if you do not match all of our `ideal' criteria we would still be very keen to receive your CV as we love developing our people and may feel that you could be developed into this role.
Why Portakabin?
As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education, and health to transport, utilities, and construction.
Portakabin now employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries.
You will receive:
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Option to carry over up to 5 days of annual leave
  • Flexible working policy
  • Team/Department social activities throughout the year
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Learning and Development Hub (Access to hundreds of courses and learning content tailored by our inhouse L&D Team)
  • Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Fully funded professional qualifications and membership
  • A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off
  • A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Contributory pension
What's next?
We aim to respond to all applications within 7 working days. We will be conducting first stage interviews on or before the week commencing Monday 25th November.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on
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