Product Innovation Engineer

Hillington, SCT, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Product Innovation Engineer


Your Creative Force for Coughtrie's Next-Generation Products

Location:

Hillington, Glasgow (with occasional customer / supplier visits)

About Us



Based in Hillington, Glasgow, Coughtrie International has been manufacturing luminaires for

arduous environments since 1940. The Coughtrie brand holds a reputation for fast lead time,

excellent customer service and great quality.

Due to growth of the business, there are now a further two brands - J&G Coughtrie and

Montrose Manufacturing.

J&G Coughtrie serves the market with iconic luminaires that were designed some 50 years

ago, are highly desirable still in circulation today. These classic fittings are used across a

multitude of applications ranging from the last paddle steamer in Scotland - The Waverley -

to period homes.

Montrose Manufacturing is our sub-contract brand which provides custom cables, looms,

PLCs and mechanical sub-assemblies.

Relentless focus on product excellence, on-time delivery and customer experience are at the

heart of everything we do and as part of the ongoing design investment we have created a

new and exciting position within our engineering department.

Why This Role Matters



As our

Product Innovation Engineer

, you'll be the spark behind new products and the driving force behind modernising our classics. You'll work hand-in-glove with our Manufacturing Engineer to take fresh ideas from sketch to showroom, weaving together mechanical design, electronics and wireless tech into robust, user-friendly fittings.

What You'll Own



Concept & Systems Design

Generate well thought-out concepts and ideas and rapid-fire sketch concepts for new luminaires, fittings and smart products. Architect embedded modules: Bluetooth, Zigbee, sensors, into mechanical layouts.

Hands-On Prototyping

Build and iterate prototypes, using your multidisciplinary engineering competencies which may include, using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 3D-printing, and board-level electronics. Run and organise functional testing (electrical, thermal, IP, wireless range, EMC) to validate designs.

CAD & Documentation

Produce polished SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings. Define materials, finishes, tolerances, and ensure design-for-manufacture & sustainability is baked into every product.

Innovation & Integration

Scout & Fuse Emerging Tech:

Stay ahead of the curve; evaluate new sensors, wireless modules, and materials, then weave the strongest innovations into our next-generation products.

Drive Rapid Experimentation:

Champion mini hack-athons and focused design sprints that transform bold concepts into de-risked prototypes, fuelling a steady flow of game-changing tech into our product pipeline.

Production Handoff

Collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineer to refine designs for sustainability, tooling, assembly, and cost targets. Support first-off builds, help create work instructions, and tweak designs based on shop-floor feedback.

Who You Are



Maker at Heart:

You tinker 'off-duty' at home with woodwork, metalwork, Arduino projects, CNC milling, programming, or 3D printing; living for that "YES, it works!" moment.

Relentless Problem Solver:

You thrive on tackling tough engineering challenges and take pride in devising robust solutions where others hit roadblocks.

CAD & Electronics Savvy:

Fluent in SolidWorks and comfortable laying out simple PCBs and wiring up break-out modules.

Hands-On Innovator:

You don't wait for perfect specs, you sketch, prototype, break, fix and iterate until your design is polished.

Communicator & Collaborator:

You bridge the gap between vision and reality, translating bold ideas into clear instructions for engineers and suppliers.

Quality-Driven:

You understand robustness; IP ratings, thermal management, EMI; and build that thinking into every design.

Think Differently:

You embrace unconventional thinking (including neuro-diversity) as your superpower, spotting creative solutions others might miss.

Education:

You will have a degree in engineering and/or be able to demonstrate the technical skills required to excel in this role.
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Where You'll Thrive



Team:

Report to the Head of Technical, working alongside manufacturing and QA engineers in our Glasgow manufacturing facility.

Resources & Freedom:

We'll back your prototypes with shop-floor time, electronic resources, custom prototyped parts, and the budget for gear and training.

Your Future with Coughtrie



This isn't just a design desk, it's a launchpad. You'll:

Shape

the next wave of smart, connected lighting

Own

flagship projects that combine mechanical elegance with embedded tech

Grow

into senior R&D or Product Lead roles, steering innovation across all three brands

Ready to build tomorrow's classics?


Join us and light up the future of British lighting, where your creativity and know-how will meet significant opportunity.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

NO AGENCIES

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3092515
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Hillington, SCT, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned