Technical & Product Development Engineer

Vacancy No 5633 Vacancy Title Technical & Product Development Engineer Location East Hampshire / Surrey borders (office based) Fire-rated doorset manufacturer | East Hampshire / Surrey borders Department: Technical Reporting to: Technical Director Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus company bonus Why this one?

Engineer the doors that hold back fire. Our client is a growing, independent UK manufacturer of fire-rated doorsets: life-safety products that have to perform when it matters most. Everything happens under one roof. Their own technical team, in-house manufacturing and product certification mean your ideas go from CAD, to a prototype on the shop floor, through fire testing and out onto real buildings, without ever leaving the business.

You'll work side by side with a highly experienced Technical Director, learn fire certification from the inside, and solve hands-on problems every day. It's a rare chance to build a career in a specialist, safety-critical field, with full training from day one, a company bonus and 31 days' holiday.

About the role Our client is looking for a technically minded and commercially aware Technical & Product Development Engineer to join the client's Technical Team. This is a varied role covering technical support, new product development, product improvement, technical documentation and technical assurance.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Technical Director and wider business, developing a strong understanding of the company's products, manufacturing processes and associated fire certification. The role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys solving technical problems, understanding how products work and developing practical, manufacturable solutions.

Key Responsibilities Technical Support Provide technical support to internal departments, customers, architects and contractors. Investigate technical queries and develop practical solutions. Interpret technical drawings, specifications, standards and certification documentation.

Develop a detailed understanding of the company's products, construction methods, manufacturing processes and certification limitations. Product Development & Improvement Assist with and take ownership of the development of new products and product configurations from concept through to production.

Produce and review technical drawings and product details. Assist with prototypes, trials and product evaluations. Identify opportunities to improve existing products in terms of performance, new materials, components, quality, cost and installation.

Work closely with Production to ensure new and modified products are practical and commercially viable to manufacture. Technical Assurance & Certification * Develop a strong working knowledge of the company&...

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