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Senior Product Engineer

We are Europa, a privately-owned British designer, assembler, and distributor of electromechanical solutions. With a 50-year legacy and a commitment to service excellence, we proudly serve 3,500 customers nationwide. Our partnership with leading tech companies has led to the creation of our cutting-edge smart devices brand, PLUS.

At Europa, we foster a learning culture and support our employees' growth through training, promotion, and our core values: honesty, respect, a can-do attitude, forward-thinking, and courageousness.

If you enjoy a diverse and challenging role, we have a great opportunity at Europa to join the Technical Team making the most of your experience and expertise. You will be joining us at an exciting time at Europa as we continue to grow and develop within existing and new markets.

The Role of Senior Product Engineer

In line with our current growth plan, we're on the lookout for a talented Product Engineer to join our team.

As an integral part of the overall Technical Team, you will use your experience, knowledge, skill, and ability to work both with our internal team and external partners to develop new products & enhance existing ones. You will also be part of the decision-making process, making recommendations regarding capability, enhancement & technical matters driven by existing and new market demands.

If you have experience in Residential and Commercial circuit protection systems, including Consumer Units, TPN Distribution Boards, and associated switchgear and protection devices such as MCB’s RCCB’s and RCBO’S, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

In return we will offer you a competitive salary from £60,000 per annum dependent upon experience, 23 days holiday which increases with service & the option to purchase more, increased pension contribution, BUPA private healthcare with the option to add family members, 3 x life assurance & EAP, companywide bonus scheme, free onsite parking useful for travel from Luton Airport.

Key responsibilities of Senior Product Engineer

* Working closely with the Technical Director, Head of Product/NPD, and the External Sales Team, you’ll focus on design, prototype, build, and development of new products and enhancement of existing ones.

* Detailed research into market trends and technologies.

* Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities for new product lines.

* Ensuring all designs are fully compatible with relevant standards; including, but not limited to, BS EN 61439, and can be installed within the requirements of the current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations.

* Able to quickly report product issues or component supply issues to senior management, ideally with a proposed solution.

* Interface and support colleagues in other product related departments by raising issues and awareness of any potential barriers to delivery.

* Oversee and assist with the production of detailed product designs, including component costs, BoM’s, schematics, and estimated assembly time.

* Ensure a full product file is created and maintained for each product.

* Develop in conjunction with the Head of Product/NPD, a product roadmap based on existing and future product lines, ensuring these developments are compliant. This will run in parallel with the Europa Custom Solutions department.

* Improve efficiencies by working alongside internal stakeholders to continually enhance your department.

* Providing technical guidance and bespoke activity updates for Europa team members as appropriate.

Desired Skills & Experience

* University degree or HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline / relevant experience.

* A strong understanding and working knowledge of electrical components (both domestic and industrial).

* Ideally a history of working alongside automation, HMI, IoT applications in electromechanical applications.

* Have a thorough understanding of relevant applicable UK product standards and overview of the UK wiring regulations.

* Experienced across different markets and applications.

* An inquisitive and forward-looking nature, and a collaborative style.

* Flexible and innovative thinking.

* Experience of introducing new technology into existing systems to enhance an existing service.

* Be commercially astute and able to consider and effectively communicate cost impacts on decisions and proposals.

* An ability to represent the team both internally and externally, potentially providing industry thought leadership.

* Be resourceful and have strong problem-solving skills

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and adapting those skills to a team environment.

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you! At Europa, you will have the opportunity to work with a progressive company that values employee engagement, continuous learning, and career advancement. Apply now and become a part of our dynamic team, driving the growth and success of the Europa brand!

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and documented evidence will be required as part of the recruitment process