Product Engineering Manager
* Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
* Salary: Up to £65,000pa
* Job Type: Full-time
Reed Engineering are working with a well-established, thriving manufacturer and distributor of electrical products who require a Product Engineering Manager. This role is crucial for someone with a strong background in electrical or electronics engineering, ready to lead and develop a team while ensuring product excellence and compliance.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Develop electrical products in collaboration with manufacturing partners, including establishing product specifications, writing product briefs, determining applicable standards, and assessing samples.
* Test and coordinate the external testing of products in development, investigating any product problems.
* Establish product and packaging labelling and marking requirements including packaging labels, product instruction leaflets, and data sheets.
* Collaborate with the Quality Team to investigate product issues, report findings, and manage product improvements with partner factories.
* Ensure products comply with relevant BS EN safety standards and directives including EMC, REACH, and RoHS.
* Produce and maintain technical literature including product specifications, packaging specifications, instruction leaflets, and data sheets.
* Conduct factory audits and pre-delivery inspections on behalf of the Quality Team from time to time.
* Maintain up-to-date technical support files, including WEEE and packaging weight data.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Minimum 5 years experience in a managerial role.
* Educated in an Engineering discipline with an electrical or electronics bias.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product standards, and a quality approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to identify product features and benefits.
* Strong knowledge of electrical product application and electrical installation, including work practices on building sites.
* Good understanding of British/European Standards and legislation that relates to products within the portfolio.
* Experience in collaborating with offshore factories remotely.
* Ideally, knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations.
* Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Personal Attributes:
* Methodical, organized.
* Disciplined approach to work problems and problem-solving.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to challenge and question effectively.
* Strong leadership skills.
To apply for the Product Engineering Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
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