Job Description

Job Type - Permanent - Full Time

Location - Huntingdon

Salary - 39000

Closing Date - 27/08/2025Our Promise
At Bensons we believe nothing is impossible. We're driven by our mission, vision and values and inspire others to always strive to succeed. This passion and determination is what sets us apart. We are proud to be a place where being individuals is embraced and recognised.
Job Details

Product Development Engineer

Huntingdon | 39,000 + Benefits (Private Health Care, Income Protection and more)



At Bensons for Beds, we're passionate about creating high-quality, innovative products that customers love. We're now looking for a

Product Development Engineer

to join our talented Product team and help shape the future of our product range.



About the Role

You'll be responsible for managing our existing product portfolio while developing new products that align with business objectives, including:


Meeting price point and margin targets Designing for efficient manufacturing Ensuring strong brand alignment Defining accurate labour and material structures Driving value engineering initiatives Meeting all relevant product testing and accreditation standards Delivering products that perform well and meet customer expectations

Key Responsibilities

As Product Development Engineer, your role will include:


Reducing product complexity and optimising SKU variety Producing samples and prototypes for:

+ New product launches
+ Cost-saving/value engineering projects
+ Product enhancements and innovations
+ Sales campaigns and exhibitions
Maintaining accurate product specifications and engineering documentation Improving product performance with new materials and manufacturing methods Managing testing processes (e.g., FR, durability) ahead of launches Overseeing tick control and maintaining agreed documentation standards Updating and controlling revision-level documentation

What's in It for You?

We offer a competitive salary plus a strong benefits package, including:

50% employee discount

on all Bensons products

Life Assurance

Medicash

cashback plan (dental, optical, virtual GP + more)

Unum Income Protection

for long-term illness

Legal & General Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Retail Trust access

for wellbeing, financial and mental health support Ongoing

learning and development programmes

Career progression

opportunities within Bensons

Who We're Looking For

Essential:

Strong production experience

Desirable:

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification Experience with ISO 9001 standards Manufacturing experience is essential

This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in sleep solutions.

now and take the next step in your career at Bensons for Beds.