Process Development Engineer

2026-01-26

Full Time

Permanent


Product Development Engineer
Our client is a global engineering and technology organisation with a UK-based R&D and engineering centre based in the Hampshire area, supporting the development of advanced heat exchanger solutions for High Tech and Green Tech applications. The business works closely with customers in sectors including data centres, heat pumps, and hydrogen technologies, delivering innovative, sustainable products to a global market.

The Opportunity
This is a hands-on engineering role working within a local and global product development team. You will design and develop new products, provide technical support for existing ranges, and manage global product transfers. The role combines mechanical design expertise, project delivery, and collaboration with internal teams and external customers.

Key Responsibilities
* Work safely and lead with a safety-first mindset across all tasks
* Design and engineer Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), pump skids, and mechanical design rooms
* Collaborate with internal teams and customers to deliver optimised solutions for each application
* Support and manage product transfers across global manufacturing sites
* Design products for global production, generating cost-effective ideas and implementing them across multiple sites
* Complete engineering changes and support prototype development, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computations Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis as required
* Manage personal workstreams and support team delegation when necessary
* Represent the organisation in collaborative projects with customers and at customer sites
* Deliver projects on time, following structured timelines and standards

Candidate Profile
* Ideally at least 1 years' experience in product development, mechanical engineering, or industrial systems design
* Strong technical skills in Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams
* Ability to work in virtual global teams and across diverse cultures
* Willingness to travel internationally as needed

What's on Offer
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Inclusive, supportive working culture
* Clear career development and progression
* Opportunity to contribute to globally impactful, sustainable technologies
* Pension: 4% Employer contribution/ 5% Employee Contribution
* Inclusive, supportive working culture
* 27 Days per annum + bank holidays
* Hours: 37.5 hours - 08:00-16:30, Monday to Thursday, 08:00-13:30 Friday

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.



Professional

Engineering

FT260126248598 - Southampton

Fareham - Hampshire


£30000 - £35000 per annum

GBP

per annum



Process Development Engineer
Permanent / Fareham
Location:
Fareham
Sector:
Professional
Job Type:
Engineering
Number of vacancies:
1
Reference code:
FT260126248598
Gi Group Team:
Southampton
Salary:
£30000 - £35000 per annum
Date Vacancy Posted:
2026-01-26

Product Development Engineer
Our client is a global engineering and technology organisation with a UK-based R&D and engineering centre based in the Hampshire area, supporting the development of advanced heat exchanger solutions for High Tech and Green Tech applications. The business works closely with customers in sectors including data centres, heat pumps, and hydrogen technologies, delivering innovative, sustainable products to a global market.

The Opportunity
This is a hands-on engineering role working within a local and global product development team. You will design and develop new products, provide technical support for existing ranges, and manage global product transfers. The role combines mechanical design expertise, project delivery, and collaboration with internal teams and external customers.

Key Responsibilities
* Work safely and lead with a safety-first mindset across all tasks
* Design and engineer Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), pump skids, and mechanical design rooms
* Collaborate with internal teams and customers to deliver optimised solutions for each application
* Support and manage product transfers across global manufacturing sites
* Design products for global production, generating cost-effective ideas and implementing them across multiple sites
* Complete engineering changes and support prototype development, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computations Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis as required
* Manage personal workstreams and support team delegation when necessary
* Represent the organisation in collaborative projects with customers and at customer sites
* Deliver projects on time, following structured timelines and standards

Candidate Profile
* Ideally at least 1 years' experience in product development, mechanical engineering, or industrial systems design
* Strong technical skills in Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams
* Ability to work in virtual global teams and across diverse cultures
* Willingness to travel internationally as needed

What's on Offer
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Inclusive, supportive working culture
* Clear career development and progression
* Opportunity to contribute to globally impactful, sustainable technologies
* Pension: 4% Employer contribution/ 5% Employee Contribution
* Inclusive, supportive working culture
* 27 Days per annum + bank holidays
* Hours: 37.5 hours - 08:00-16:30, Monday to Thursday, 08:00-13:30 Friday

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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