Product Engineer

Overview of the Role “Product Engineer”  

Product Engineer is essential in driving Dyson’s mission to deliver innovative, high-performance products to a global market. This role involves working within our Research, Design, and Development department alongside technical specialists and creative teams to ensure our products exceed expectations in quality, functionality, and manufacturability. 

Product Engineers take a hands-on approach throughout the product development cycle, from initial project transfer to full-scale manufacturing. They work collaboratively with Project Managers, Design Managers, and other project members to develop and manage project Opex spending and oversee Engineering Builds. Additionally, Product Engineers manage SKU release, work closely with Contract Manufactures (CM) and Joint Development Manufacturers (JDMs) to ensure seamless product development alignment. 

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong project management and multitasking abilities, an engineering degree, and experience in mechanical design. Product Engineers are crucial to Dyson’s commitment to innovation, responsible for delivering products that set new standards in the industry. 

Key Responsibilities of the Product Engineer 

• Develop and manage structured Product Specifications to organizing all test cases ensuring they are comprehensive, traceable, and aligned with the Product Requirement Document (PRD) 

• Responsible for ensuring Engineering Build maturity by validating 4M1E readiness prior to build start and completion within agreed timelines. Manages Engineering Build machine allocation, monitors build progress, and tracks machine distribution across departments. 

• Coordinate with CM or JDM on machine build progress, ensuring engineering build machines meet required specifications and delivery timelines. 

• Act as the primary engineering liaison with CM or JDM partner, facilitating communication on FG technical specifications and engineering changes. Align project plans with CM or JDM timelines to ensure streamlined development phase, including SKU-specific requirements. 

• Manage New Product Development / Production BOM and SKU drawing throughout Project Development Phase in collaboration with CM and JDM partners, ensuring alignment with the latest design and production standards. 

• Partner with the finance team to plan and track project Opex and Capex expenditures. Support the preparation of monthly cost performance reviews and Finance LE Budget reporting to ensure project alignment with financial targets.  

• Working together with the Design Lead and Project Manager to drive lifecycle programs focused on cost reduction, reliability, range reset, and other key initiatives. 

• Monitor RDD project health KPI performance related to product specifications and analyse results regularly to drive improvement initiatives. 

• Conduct SKU Finished Goods Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) or Deviation Request (DR) for SOP Technical Variants.  

• Manages product library sample maintenance and executive sample distribution, oversees prototype engineering build inventory management systems, and enforces prototype identification and traceability governance. 

Required Skills and Competencies 

• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of fundamental physical theories and general engineering principles. 

• Design Expertise: Skilled in all phases of the design process, from concept to production, with practical experience in 3D CAD (Uni-graphics) for generating and maintaining engineering drawings and General Assembly (GA) documents. 

• Product Specification & Testing: Fast learner with a strong grasp of product specifications, testing procedures, and familiarity with relevant testing equipment. 

• Project Management: Proficient in project management, able to coordinate across multiple stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Planning, Approval, Commercial, and Operations) to deliver projects within targeted timelines. 

• BOM Management: Knowledgeable in engineering BOM management, able to create, develop, and update BOMs based on market requirements. 

• Change Management: Comprehensive understanding of design change management processes, including change request protocols and the impact of design modifications. 

• Multitasking Ability: Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality or focus. 

• Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a mechanical design or engineering environment. 

• Self-Motivated and Eager to Learn: Proactive and driven, with a keen interest in ongoing learning and development. 

• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable approach to handling evolving project requirements. 

• Communication and Team Leadership: Strong communicator with the ability to inspire and motivate team members effectively. 

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.