Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer

We are looking for a hands-on Product Development Engineer on a three-year fixed term contract to support our engineering team working on a contract for a high-profile railway sector client.

Essential Requirements

You must be based in the West Midlands.

Have a passion and proven experience in product development, testing and problem solving.

Have experience producing technical documentation and reports.

Have a proactive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting our design team to ensure all technical requirements are met.

Development and building of prototypes for internal and external type testing.

Creation of all process and testing documentation and associated records.

Creation and maintenance of BOMs and working with our purchasing team in selecting new suppliers.

Supporting our production team in the creation of a new production facility with an emphasis on manufacturability and quality assurance.

Supporting our project management team to ensure the tracking and reporting of key project delivery milestones.

Location and working pattern

Based at our Walsall facility, this is a full-time position for the fixed term of our project which is expected to end during 2029.

Company Overview

Wilkes Engineering has more than 150 years of experience in the design, development and manufacture of specialist locking systems and hinges for railway vehicles.

Please email your application and CV to Richard Heydon at: [email protected]

Application question(s):

• Are you located in the West Midlands?

Work Location: In person