Product Development Engineer
Posted on May 11, 2026 by CV-Library
Pontypool, Gwent, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£38 - £38 Hourly
Contract/Project
Our client BAE Systems, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Product Development Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Glascoed. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the design and development of defence products. Working four days a week on site, with Fridays off, you will be involved in a wide range of engineering activities across the entire product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for both new and legacy products
Conducting and managing product and process design, development, testing, manufacturing, and evaluation activities
Ensuring safety remains the highest priority in all working practices
Planning, executing, and reporting on product trials in a safe and suitable manner
Applying effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle, supporting design reviews from concept to disposal
Maintaining and configuring Engineering Bills of Materials for products
Performing product design and evaluation, including the use of Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Supporting the generation of costed proposals for external customers
Managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships to support project and proposal delivery
Job Requirements:
Proven record in supporting engineering teams and projects
Strong engineering skills, particularly in identifying issues, conducting technical analysis, and presenting solutions
Academic qualifications in Engineering or related STEM subjects
Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status through an appropriate professional institution, or working towards it
Desirable Skills:
Experience with product design analysis techniques such as Pugh, DFMEA, and FTA
Experience with process design analysis techniques like PCP and PFMEA
Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture
Safety Management qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safety or NEBOSH Certificate
Experience and knowledge of manufacturing in a high hazard environment
Working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design
If you are an experienced Product Development Engineer with a passion for defence products and a proven track record in engineering, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Glascoed
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for both new and legacy products
Conducting and managing product and process design, development, testing, manufacturing, and evaluation activities
Ensuring safety remains the highest priority in all working practices
Planning, executing, and reporting on product trials in a safe and suitable manner
Applying effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle, supporting design reviews from concept to disposal
Maintaining and configuring Engineering Bills of Materials for products
Performing product design and evaluation, including the use of Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Supporting the generation of costed proposals for external customers
Managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships to support project and proposal delivery
Job Requirements:
Proven record in supporting engineering teams and projects
Strong engineering skills, particularly in identifying issues, conducting technical analysis, and presenting solutions
Academic qualifications in Engineering or related STEM subjects
Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status through an appropriate professional institution, or working towards it
Desirable Skills:
Experience with product design analysis techniques such as Pugh, DFMEA, and FTA
Experience with process design analysis techniques like PCP and PFMEA
Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture
Safety Management qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safety or NEBOSH Certificate
Experience and knowledge of manufacturing in a high hazard environment
Working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design
If you are an experienced Product Development Engineer with a passion for defence products and a proven track record in engineering, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Glascoed
Reference: 225092765
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Product Development Engineer
Posted on May 11, 2026 by CV-Library
Pontypool, Gwent, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£38 - £38 Hourly
Contract/Project
Our client BAE Systems, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Product Development Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Glascoed. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the design and development of defence products. Working four days a week on site, with Fridays off, you will be involved in a wide range of engineering activities across the entire product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for both new and legacy products
Conducting and managing product and process design, development, testing, manufacturing, and evaluation activities
Ensuring safety remains the highest priority in all working practices
Planning, executing, and reporting on product trials in a safe and suitable manner
Applying effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle, supporting design reviews from concept to disposal
Maintaining and configuring Engineering Bills of Materials for products
Performing product design and evaluation, including the use of Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Supporting the generation of costed proposals for external customers
Managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships to support project and proposal delivery
Job Requirements:
Proven record in supporting engineering teams and projects
Strong engineering skills, particularly in identifying issues, conducting technical analysis, and presenting solutions
Academic qualifications in Engineering or related STEM subjects
Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status through an appropriate professional institution, or working towards it
Desirable Skills:
Experience with product design analysis techniques such as Pugh, DFMEA, and FTA
Experience with process design analysis techniques like PCP and PFMEA
Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture
Safety Management qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safety or NEBOSH Certificate
Experience and knowledge of manufacturing in a high hazard environment
Working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design
If you are an experienced Product Development Engineer with a passion for defence products and a proven track record in engineering, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Glascoed
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for both new and legacy products
Conducting and managing product and process design, development, testing, manufacturing, and evaluation activities
Ensuring safety remains the highest priority in all working practices
Planning, executing, and reporting on product trials in a safe and suitable manner
Applying effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle, supporting design reviews from concept to disposal
Maintaining and configuring Engineering Bills of Materials for products
Performing product design and evaluation, including the use of Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Supporting the generation of costed proposals for external customers
Managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships to support project and proposal delivery
Job Requirements:
Proven record in supporting engineering teams and projects
Strong engineering skills, particularly in identifying issues, conducting technical analysis, and presenting solutions
Academic qualifications in Engineering or related STEM subjects
Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status through an appropriate professional institution, or working towards it
Desirable Skills:
Experience with product design analysis techniques such as Pugh, DFMEA, and FTA
Experience with process design analysis techniques like PCP and PFMEA
Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture
Safety Management qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safety or NEBOSH Certificate
Experience and knowledge of manufacturing in a high hazard environment
Working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design
If you are an experienced Product Development Engineer with a passion for defence products and a proven track record in engineering, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Glascoed
Reference: 225092765
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