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Date Added: Fri 25/07/2025

New Product Development Engineer

Reading, UK
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Company: ON TARGET RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £60,000 per annum

The Job

The Company:

  • A leading innovator in heating and renewable HVAC solutions, known for developing products that combine efficiency, quality, and ease of installation.

  • Almost 40 years of expertise in creating award-winning heating systems, including oil-fired condensing boilers, heat pumps and cutting-edge renewable products.

  • Focused on developing solutions that address rising fuel costs while supporting environmental sustainability.

  • Reputation for designing robust, high-performance products that are simple to maintain and install.

  • Strong commitment to ongoing product innovation, with a track record of industry awards for technology and service excellence.

Benefits of the New Product Development Engineer:

  • £60k Basic Salary

  • Competitive package including laptop and mobile

  • 23 Days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Exciting opportunity to shape and expand a newly created technical role

  • Career progression with potential to lead and grow a technical team over time

The Role of the New Product Development Engineer:

  • Based in the office, with the option of remote working 1 day a week, focusing on new product development for heating systems.

  • Identifying and sourcing market-ready components or “bolt-on” solutions to enhance existing heating, heat pump systems.

  • Evaluating products against criteria such as efficiency, noise levels, cost, and ease of installation.

  • Collaborating closely with technical sales, procurement, buyers, and technical authors to deliver effective solutions.

  • Engaging with new suppliers to identify innovative products and technologies.

  • Supporting R&D initiatives, such as integrating waste heat into heat pump cycles, to enhance performance.

  • Potential to manage and grow a technical team in the future.

The Ideal Person for the New Product Development Engineer:

  • Strong mechanical engineering bias with proven experience in product development, R&D, product management, or category management.

  • Background in HVAC or heating systems, with knowledge of heat pumps and cylinders highly advantageous.

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to research and identify market solutions that meet technical specifications.

  • Effective communicator, confident in liaising with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

  • Innovative thinker who is passionate about improving and optimising HVAC technologies.

If you think the role of New Product Development Engineer is for you, apply now!

Consultant: Justin Webb Email: Tel:

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target: At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.

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