Head of Product Development (Engineering)

West Kent | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Drive Innovation. Own Product Design. See Your Work in the Real World.

We’re working with a growing, engineering-led manufacturer delivering high-performance physical products into demanding, real-world environments. This is not theoretical design — these are products that must perform, comply, and last.

They are now looking for a hands-on Product Development leader to take ownership of R&D, design engineering, and continuous product improvement.

The Role

This is a design and development-led engineering role at its core.

You’ll be responsible for:

Leading new product development (NPD) from concept through to manufacture

Owning design decisions, materials selection, and product performance

Driving product improvement and value engineering across existing ranges

Translating real customer and site requirements into ...