Product Development Engineer | Chapel-en-le-Frith | £40,000 per annum | Full-time | On-site, 5 days per week

The Company

A leading UK-based manufacturer in its industry, this organisation has built a strong international reputation for delivering high-quality components to clients worldwide. With full manufacturing capabilities and on-site test rigs, they are committed to engineering excellence and continuous innovation.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity for a strategically minded and qualified Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic and forward-thinking engineering team. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping product strategies, enhancing performance, and driving innovation across a diverse product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Lead product development initiatives from concept to delivery

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and supply chain partners

Drive innovation and continuous improvement in product design

Engage with the production team to future-proof designs

Contribute ideas that keep the company ahead of its competitors.

Maintain clear communication across engineering and production teams

Support testing and validation processes on-site

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering

Background in the manufacturing industry

Strong awareness of product portfolios and market trends

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Close date: 16/10/2025

About Ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to the boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective , , reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, , disability, , , , or , or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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