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Product Engineer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 220 - 450 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: RG6, Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Product Engineer – Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing (Hybrid, 6-month starter contract, perm potential)
Looking for a progressive, growth-focused company where your engineering impact is seen daily? This established, forward-thinking business based in Reading designs and manufactures advanced technology products used globally, with an emphasis on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
As part of continued organic growth, we are seeking a Product Engineer to join their talented team on a 6-month starter contract, with a strong route to permanent hire and progressive salary growth. This position offers hybrid working (3 days on-site), giving you the ideal blend of hands-on collaboration and flexibility.
Why This Opportunity?
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Innovation-led company investing in NPI and operational excellence
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Take designs from concept through to scalable manufacturing
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Contribute to technology products used worldwide across multiple industries
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Focus on test strategy, tooling development, jig design, and production improvement
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Hybrid working for work-life balance while staying close to the product
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Friendly, supportive engineering culture with opportunities for career progression
What You Will Be Doing?
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Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring smooth transition from design through production readiness.
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Establish and manage cost calculations for production lines, labour, and material usage while driving efficiency.
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Optimise production processes and test strategies, ensuring robust, scalable manufacturing of complex products.
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Design and enhance jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve reliability, safety, and efficiency on the shop floor.
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Analyse test data to drive process improvements and support high-yield manufacturing.
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Collaborate with the production test team and management to develop and refine manufacturing tools.
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Contribute to Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational performance.
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Support configuration and programming of production units (Serial, USB, Ethernet) within a live production environment.
What You Bring?
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or similar.
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1–3 years’ experience in mechanical/product/industrial design, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
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Confident with CAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and basic scripting/configuration for production environments.
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Experience in test development, validation, and implementation, ideally for embedded or electronic systems.
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Project management skills to deliver production readiness on time and within budget.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
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A passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving within complex production settings.
What’s In It For You?
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6-month initial contract with a clear pathway to permanent employment
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Progressive salary growth in a stable, expanding organisation
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Hybrid working (3 days on-site in Reading, 2 days remote)
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Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
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Pension scheme and supportive, friendly engineering environment
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A chance to work on globally used products while growing your career in a business that invests in people and technology.
If you’re a Product Engineer looking to join a progressive business where your work makes a daily difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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