https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-product-development-engineering-pearson-whiffin-recruitment-ltd--6a983b1d-274e-48c0-a6ae-73d63eee2100 RSS feed for Head of Product Development (Engineering) at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd. en-gb Sun, 24 May 2026 22:11:40 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-product-development-engineering-pearson-whiffin-recruitment-ltd--6a983b1d-274e-48c0-a6ae-73d63eee2100 https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-product-development-engineering-pearson-whiffin-recruitment-ltd--6a983b1d-274e-48c0-a6ae-73d63eee2100 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Kent | Salary: £50000 - £80000/annum | Type: Permanent | 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 practical, manufacturable designs Embedding structured R&D and innovation processes into the business Working closely with production to ensure design for manufacture (DFM) and assembly (DFA) This is a role for someone who still enj... Permanent