Product Development Engineering Manager
About this role
South Wales / Some Flexibility – on site as required Product Development Engineering Manager Up to £75,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Benefits (Relocation Assistance may be available) “Advanced Manufacturing – Automotive / Aerospace OEM Focus” Job Ref: 26/2098 NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Our client is an integral part of an international, market leading engineering solutions provider with over 20 operations in 10 countries. Working out of a specialist design, development, test and manufacturing facility in South Wales, the business is benefiting from substantial capital investment. It is currently undergoing a rapid phase of expansion and is at the forefront of “state-of-the-art” developments in technologically sustainable, innovative and resilient solutions for a highly demanding global customer base that spans Land Vehicle, Aerospace and Industrial markets. Reporting to the Engineering Director, this is a highly customer-facing role, combining strong technical leadership with commercial awareness. You will lead the development of innovative new products in close collaboration with customers and will also act as a technical ambassador for the business, helping to identify opportunities, shape product concepts, and translate customer requirements into robust, manufacturable engineering solutions. The Role Provide “hands on” technical leadership for the end-to-end development of new products from concept through to production Translate customer needs into clear technical requirements and product specifications Drive innovative solutions, ensure designs meet performance, quality, cost, regulatory and manufacturability requirements Oversee design reviews, validation plans, testing and product sign-off Act as a primary technical interface with key OEM customers Present and “sell” the company’s engineering capabilities and technical solutions Collaborate with customers to co-develop new products and technologies Support commercial teams in technical proposals, tenders and customer presentations Build long-term, trusted relationships with engineering and procurement stakeholders Identify emerging trends across our system solutions, expertise and applications Proactively generate new product ideas aligned with market and customer needs Contribute to the innovation of company’s product roadmap and technology strategy Benchmark competitor technologies and industry best practice Work closely with manufacturing, quality, sales and programme teams Provide technical guidance, leadership and mentoring to engineers within the team Manage multiple development projects in parallel, ensuring delivery to time and budget Be the technical expert support at trade shows, exhibitions and other industry events Candidate Profile Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline Significant experience in product development combined with proven experience of working within land vehicle automotive and/or aerospace OEMs Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate complex technical concepts clearly Demonstrated ability to lead product development from concept to production that meet customer and market needs Commercial awareness and ability to support sales and business development activities Experience in systems engineering and requirements management Knowledge of automotive/aerospace standards and regulatory frameworks Project management experience A strong company ambassador – confident, credible and professional in front of customers Innovative, curious and passionate about engineering solutions A motivated self-starter who is able to work on own initiative Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Commercially minded with a customer-first mindset and an entrepreneurial approach towards increasing the pipeline of innovative product concept creation and opportunities Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong people management and collaboration skills; able to a make a positive impact on company reputation as a leading engineering & technology partner Maintain high standards of Health and Safety: – safe working practices and support environmental initiatives Demonstrate superior presentation, communication and attention to detail skills Conversant with tools & processes – FEA,DFMEA, FMEA etc – IT Skills, including Microsoft 365 Available and prepared to undertake international travel on an occasional basis ASSIGNMENT COMPLETED Quick Links Home Why DSP? For Employers For Candidates Opportunities Contact Us Address Daniels Smalley Partnership Ltd Pencoed Technology Park Pencoed CF35 5HZ Contact Us enquiries@dspsearch.co.uk 01656 856200 Website by ITCS © Daniels Smalley Partnership 1998 - 2026. All rights reserved Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our use of cookies .
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