Lead Product Engineer
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Product Engineer to join our established team at Tedd Engineering. With over 30 years of experience in providing cutting-edge electronic control systems for heavy machinery, we have built an unrivalled reputation in the industry. Our innovative systems are trusted by leading brands, making this role both dynamic and rewarding.
The Lead Product Engineer will act as the single technical owner across Tedd Engineering's product portfolio, working closely with customers from initial concept through to delivery, field use, and eventual product lifecycle retirement.
The role ensures customer requirements are effectively translated into robust, manufacturable products, while maintaining continuity of ownership and accountability throughout the product lifecycle.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers during new and existing product development
Work with customers to understand requirements, applications, and constraints
Guide customers through the development process, ensuring clarity and alignment
Take ownership of products across the full lifecycle
Maintain continuity of knowledge and decision-making
Translate customer requirements into clear inputs for electronics and embedded teams
Work closely with engineering to ensure solutions are practical and aligned to real-world use
Support design reviews and challenge where necessary
Lead point of contact for technical issues and drive corrective actions
Monitor product performance
Identify opportunities to improve reliability and usability
Support ingoing product evolution across the product portfolio
Maintain clear documentation of requirements, decisions, and product changes
Ensure traceability between customer needs and delivered solutions
REQUIREMENTS:
Strong background in machine control system design
Experience across product lifecycle stages (design through to field use)
Ability to work directly with customers in a technical capacity
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
Comfortable working across multiple functions and taking ownership
DESIRABLE:
Understanding of AC and DC control systems
Experience in software development processes
Exposure to manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ISO 9001 processes
Someone who can build trust with customers through technical credibility
Ability to bridge the gap between customer expectations and engineering delivery
Structured, pragmatic and focused on getting products right first time
This is a fully office-based position due to the hands-on nature of the work and access to lab and test equipment. Remote working is not offered for this role. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role due to travel requirements.
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Product Engineer to join our established team at Tedd Engineering. With over 30 years of experience in providing cutting-edge electronic control systems for heavy machinery, we have built an unrivalled reputation in the industry. Our innovative systems are trusted by leading brands, making this role both dynamic and rewarding.
The Lead Product Engineer will act as the single technical owner across Tedd Engineering's product portfolio, working closely with customers from initial concept through to delivery, field use, and eventual product lifecycle retirement.
The role ensures customer requirements are effectively translated into robust, manufacturable products, while maintaining continuity of ownership and accountability throughout the product lifecycle.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers during new and existing product development
Work with customers to understand requirements, applications, and constraints
Guide customers through the development process, ensuring clarity and alignment
Take ownership of products across the full lifecycle
Maintain continuity of knowledge and decision-making
Translate customer requirements into clear inputs for electronics and embedded teams
Work closely with engineering to ensure solutions are practical and aligned to real-world use
Support design reviews and challenge where necessary
Lead point of contact for technical issues and drive corrective actions
Monitor product performance
Identify opportunities to improve reliability and usability
Support ingoing product evolution across the product portfolio
Maintain clear documentation of requirements, decisions, and product changes
Ensure traceability between customer needs and delivered solutions
REQUIREMENTS:
Strong background in machine control system design
Experience across product lifecycle stages (design through to field use)
Ability to work directly with customers in a technical capacity
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
Comfortable working across multiple functions and taking ownership
DESIRABLE:
Understanding of AC and DC control systems
Experience in software development processes
Exposure to manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ISO 9001 processes
Someone who can build trust with customers through technical credibility
Ability to bridge the gap between customer expectations and engineering delivery
Structured, pragmatic and focused on getting products right first time
This is a fully office-based position due to the hands-on nature of the work and access to lab and test equipment. Remote working is not offered for this role. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role due to travel requirements.
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person