Samuel Wilkes (Engineering) Ltd
Product Development Engineer
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Product Development Engineer
We are looking for a hands-on Product Development Engineer on a three-year fixed term contract to support our engineering team working on a contract for a high-profile railway sector client.
Essential Requirements
- You must be based in the West Midlands.
- Have a passion and proven experience in product development, testing, and problem solving.
- Have experience producing technical documentation and reports.
- Have a proactive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
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Key Responsibilities
- Supporting our design team to ensure all technical requirements are met.
- Development and building of prototypes for internal and external type testing.
- Creation of all process and testing documentation and associated records.
- Creation and maintenance of BOMs and working with our purchasing team in selecting new suppliers.
- Supporting our production team in the creation of a new production facility with an emphasis on manufacturability and quality assurance.
- Supporting our project management team to ensure the tracking and reporting of key project delivery milestones.
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Location and Working Pattern
- Based at our Walsall facility, this is a full-time position for the fixed term of our project which is expected to end during 2029.
Company Overview
Wilkes Engineering has more than 150 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacture of specialist locking systems and hinges for railway vehicles.
Please email your application and CV to Richard Heydon at: info@wilkes-engineering.co.uk
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