Product engineering manager

Product Engineering Manager Location - Luton We are seeking a Product Engineering Manager to join a thriving manufacturer and distributor of electrical products. The successful candidate will develop and manage a team of Product / Assistant Product Engineers, ensuring the development of high-quality electrical products and compliance with relevant safety standards and directives. Day to day of the role: Develop electrical products in liaison with manufacturing partners, establishing product specifications, writing product briefs, determining applicable standards, and assessing samples. Test and/or coordinate the external testing of products in development, investigating any product problems. Establish product and packaging labelling and marking requirements including packaging labels, product instruction leaflets and data sheets. Collaborate with the Quality Team to investigate product problems, report findings and manage product improvements with partner factories. Ensure products comply with relevant safety standards and directives including EMC, REACH and RoHS. Produce and maintain technical literature including product specifications, packaging specifications, instruction leaflets and data sheets. Conduct factory audits and pre-delivery inspections on behalf of the Quality Team from time to time. Maintain up to date technical support files, including WEEE and packaging weight data. Required Skills Qualifications: Experience in a managerial role is a must. Educated in an Engineering discipline with an electrical or electronics bias. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product standards and a quality approach to problem-solving. Ability to identify product features and benefits. Strong knowledge of electrical product application and electrical installation, including work practices on building sites would be beneficial. Good understanding of British/European Standards and legislation that relates to the product portfolio. Experience in collaborating with offshore factories remotely. Ideally, knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations. Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Personal Attributes: Methodical, organized. Disciplined approach to work problems and problem-solving. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to challenge and question effectively. Strong leadership skills