We are currently seeking a Product Development Engineer - Metals to join our client, a leading manufacturing business investing in innovation and process excellence. This role offers hands-on involvement in production, process improvement, and the delivery of a major rolling mill investment, alongside mentoring and professional development opportunities.
 
The Product Development Engineer - Metals will:

• Support daily production activities, troubleshooting machinery, data logging tools, and product quality issues.
• Analyse and interpret data in Excel to identify anomalies, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to Lean manufacturing initiatives, focusing on efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimisation.
• Assist with the successful implementation of a newly refurbished £1.5 million rolling mill.
• Undertake CAD/3D CAD (SolidWorks) training to support technical analysis and cross-section sample review.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and R&D teams to drive technical improvements and enhance product performance.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred, recent graduates or candidates with industrial experience welcome.
• Knowledge of metallurgy desirable; A-level Chemistry beneficial but not essential.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse large datasets.
• Appreciation of CAD/3D CAD software (ideally SolidWorks), with willingness to develop skills further.
• Excellent problem-solving mindset with a calm, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.