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New Product Development Manager Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 (DOE) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Permanent, on-site Benefits: Company pension, on-site parking, 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays), casual dress. CMD Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with our client, a well-established and innovative manufacturer based in Marlborough, Wiltshire, to recruit an experienced and driven New Product Development (NPD) Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented design or product development professional with a strong engineering background and proven leadership skills. You will play a key role in shaping the company's next generation of high-performance products, taking concepts from idea through to market launch. About the Role Reporting to the Director of Operations, the NPD Manager will lead and manage the full product development lifecycle, including design, prototyping, testing, and production readiness. You will oversee a small but growing team, ensuring a hands-on and quality-focused approach to innovation. You'll also be responsible for the recruitment, retention, and development of team members. This is a strategic and highly visible position, where your expertise will directly influence the company's future product offering and market success. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end new product development processes from concept through to production. Design precision-engineered components and assemblies using SolidWorks (including surfacing and scanning capabilities). Produce technical documentation including BOMs, SOPs, and manufacturing drawings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, and Production to ensure designs meet customer and manufacturing requirements. Manage and mentor a team of two design engineers, with a focus on development and recruitment. Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tooling, and manufacturability. Attend industry exhibitions and client meetings as required (some travel and overnight stays involved). Regularly report progress to the senior leadership team. Key Internal Relationships Director of Operations Managing Director Sales Director Production Supervisors Sales and Procurement Teams About You Essential: A minimum of 5 years' experience in product or mechanical design. Proficient in SolidWorks, including surfacing and design from scan data. Strong understanding of a range of manufacturing processes (plastics, composites, metals). Proven track record of managing the full product development cycle. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments. A hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented approach. Desirable: Experience using SolidWorks Visualize or similar rendering tools. Background in performance engineering, automotive, or motorsport sectors. Experience in supplier liaison and tooling development. Previous experience in scaling and growing a technical team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking business with a strong reputation for innovation and quality. You will be given the autonomy to shape the product roadmap and make a lasting impact within a supportive and growth-focused environment. Ideal candidates might come from high-performance design backgrounds and will welcome applications from all industries with relevant skills and experience. Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications, should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact Dan Pyle at CMD Recruitment on (phone number removed) and email your CV Please include a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you would be a valuable addition to the team.

NPD Senior Electrical Engineer - Peterborough Are you ready to elevate your career and work on groundbreaking projects with a global team of engineers? This role offers an exceptional blend of professional growth, work-life balance, and the chance to shape the future of new product development. Why This Role Stands Out: - Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of balancing office and remote work. - Early Finish Fridays: Wrap up your week with a half-day, finishing at 12 noon. - Generous Leave: Benefit from 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. - Global Collaboration: Engage with a diverse team of engineers from around the world, broadening your professional network and expertise. Key Responsibilities: As a Senior Electrical Engineer in the New Product Development (NPD) team, you will: - Concept Creation: Utilise market and customer data to develop innovative concepts. Participate in Voice of Customer (VOC) exercises to ensure designs meet client needs. - Electrical Design: Lead the creation of electrical designs using advanced analysis tools. Develop detailed electrical drawings, models, and schematics with CAD software. - Product FMEA and Testing: Define, lead, and support Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), validation, and testing programmes to ensure product reliability and performance. - System Integration: Ensure products are designed for manufacture (DFM) and meet performance targets. Oversee the integration of systems to ensure seamless operation. - Technical Documentation: Create comprehensive engineering specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), test reports, and technical documents to support future product use. - Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and identify opportunities for product enhancement, driving innovation and excellence. Skills and Experience Required: - Proven experience in electrical engineering, particularly within new product development. - Proficiency in using CAD software for electrical design. - Experience in Transformers - Strong analytical skills and experience with FMEA and validation testing. - Excellent understanding of system integration and DFM principles. - Ability to create detailed technical documentation and reports. - A proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements. - Understanding of High, medium and low voltage Circuit design - Highest 4000 Lowest 24volt DC. This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking team. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to the development of cutting-edge products, this position is your next career milestone. WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Senior Mechanical / Systems Engineer We re hiring a Senior Mechanical / Systems Engineer to join a growing medical device company. You ll work across multiple concurrent product lines, ensuring that devices not only function as intended individually but operate seamlessly together as an integrated system. The Role Lead the mechanical design and development of medical devices across the full new product development (NPD) lifecycle. Ensure devices interact effectively mechanically, electronically, and functionally within a wider system. Collaborate with external electronics and software partners, ensuring mechanical designs accommodate technical interfaces. Maintain technical files and documentation in line with ISO 13485 and MDR requirements. Provide mentorship to junior engineers, reviewing designs and supporting development. About You Experienced mechanical engineer (7+ years), ideally with a background in medical devices Strong understanding of systems integration how different devices and components work together. Skilled in CAD, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and hands-on prototype testing. Confident liaising with external suppliers, internal teams, and manufacturing partners. Comfortable managing multiple interdependent projects in parallel. If you re a systems-minded mechanical engineer who enjoys making complex products work together, please apply for immediate consideration.