Product Development EngineerConsumer Electronic ProductsLocation: Hemel Hempstead (office-based) Salary: Up to 55,000 + BenefitsKO2''s client is seeking a technically strong Technical Product Engineer to play a hands-on role in the technical development and continuous improvement of a range of consumer electronic products.This role sits between engineering, product development and supplier collaboration. You''ll work closely with the product team, acting as a key technical point of contact when dealing with external manufacturing partners - reviewing designs, challenging engineering decisions, and helping ensure products deliver industry-leading performance.This position is ideal for someone who understands electronics and hardware development, but is equally motivated by product innovation, research, competitor analysis, and translating technology into successful consumer products.Some travel will be required to partners in China. Our client needs someone who is genuinely hands-on in product development, ideally with a strong electronics/hardware background and some experience developing physical consumer products with Chinese factories.You''ll need to be comfortable working directly with factory engineers, challenging technical solutions, reviewing samples, solving problems and helping get products properly across the line into production. The role covers both developing new products and improving and problem-solving the existing product range.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport ..... full job details .....