Senior Product Development Engineer

Role: Senior Mechanical / Product Engineer Product Innovation & R&DLocation: South WalesSalary: Circa £45,000Hours: Monday Friday (40 hour week)We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Mechanical / Product Engineer to join a growing engineering and product development team. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects from concept through to production and support innovation, validation, and manufacturing integration.The ClientOur client is a manufacturing specialist in glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) storage tanks and bespoke composite engineering solutions. With decades of experience, the company designs and manufactures corrosion-resistant tanks, vessels, and environmental systems for industries including water and wastewater, chemical processing, agriculture, and infrastructure. Leveraging advanced composite manufacturing and filament winding technology, our client has established a strong reputation for delivering durable, high-quality products tailored to demanding industrial applications.Key Responsibilities :Lead product development lifecycle from concept to production releaseProduce 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawingsConduct design reviews and support R&D projectsApply DFM, FEA and value engineering principlesSupport prototyping, testing, and validationCollaborate with manufacturing, customers, and suppliersEssential Requirements :Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or similarProduct design/development experienceStrong CAD experience (Inventor / Solid works)Manufacturing and DFM knowledgeTesting, validation, and problem-solving expertiseDesirable Requirements :FEA experienceWillingness to adopt AIRegulated or safety-critical sector experienceLean manufacturing knowledgeCNC and prototyping experienceLeadership or mentoring experiencePersonal Attributes:Innovative and solutions-focusedCommercially awareHighly organised and practicalStrong communicator and team playerTPBN1_UKTJ