Job Description

Job Purpose:

Lead hardware project development and delivery within a cross-functional team. Direct the design and execution of hardware devices and product packaging. Collaborate with product development to establish rigorous qualification programs for hardware approval. Communicate and enforce manufacturing and quality standards with external suppliers. Guarantee project completion within deadlines, quality parameters, and specifications. Design and engineer mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, ensuring compliance with design specifications, performance requirements, and manufacturing constraints, including the creation of 3D models, 2D engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Conduct design reviews and participate in cross-functional team meetings. Generate and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including technical specifications, reports, and presentations.

Main Tasks:

Collaborate with global suppliers, both internal and external, to develop custom designs and qualify off-the-shelf technologies, ensuring alignment with RI business needs. Guarantee that all innovations meet specified performance, quality, regulatory, and cost standards. Facilitate timely and coordinated project delivery within multi-functional teams. Conduct meetings to drive project objective attainment. Utilise project trackers to document progress and ensure action item completion after engineering builds or tool trials, supporting PMO initiatives. Partner with product development, markets, supply chain, quality assurance, regulatory, and operations teams as needed. Secure product approval completion prior to technical sign-off. Communicate project plans to support product development. Provide technical recommendations and problem-solving solutions.

Requirements

A minimum of a good honors degree in an engineering or similar discipline or demonstrable experience working in product delivery for at least 5 years. A good engineering background with proven experience of working with teams and working effectively within a matrix organisation structure. A good communicator, calm under pressure and capable of managing multiple priorities. Expert proficiency in SolidWorks (including 3D modeling, 2D drafting, surfacing, sheet metal, weldments, and simulation). Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes. Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a plus. Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Experience using PLM software. Proficiency in Googles G-Suite & Microsoft Office. English speaking is essential. Further languages an advantage Able to manage and deliver a complex project portfolio whilst also identifying opportunities for further simplification, standardisation and cost optimisation. Good analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to generate and interpret technical data, provide conclusions and recommendations for follow up action accordingly.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme Hybrid working Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme Death in service benefit Healthcare Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.



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