Product Development Engineer

iGii have an exciting opportunity for a Product Development Engineer to join their rapidly expanding R&D department. You will join our Sensors Engineering team, working closely with our wider R&D department, you’ll play a key role in designing and developing innovative products and processes in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an applied engineer with some industry experience to grow their career in a high-growth environment with a fast-paced and collaborative culture, where you will work with some fantastic customers conducting research at the forefront of science and technology.

Your purpose in the Role:

You will be responsible for managing the design, manufacture and testing of product and process concepts, working on a variety of internal and external projects both independently and as a team. Your main accountabilities will be:

• Product Design


• Process Design and Development


• Concept to delivery for internal and external customers.


• DOE, Data Analysis, Reports


• Maintaining Good records/GMP

What you will do and how you will succeed:

You will contribute to the development of high‑quality products by transforming concepts into manufacturable designs, creating rapid prototypes, and supporting projects from initial idea through to delivery. Your work will blend hands‑on development, strong design-for-manufacture principles, and rigorous documentation aligned with ISO9001:2015.

• Generate and present product concepts, using 3D CAD to create robust designs with a strong focus on design-for-manufacture principles


• Develop manufacturing and assembly processes, producing and testing rapid prototypes using a range of internal and outsourced techniques


• Design and execute structured experiments, analyse data, and produce clear technical reports to support decision‑making


• Prepare high‑quality technical documentation, including SOPs, process instructions, risk assessments and development reports, maintaining accurate records of all work


• Participate in project meetings with internal teams and customers, presenting updates and experimental findings to stakeholders


• Support other product development engineers and the wider team with key stakeholder projects, contributing to collaborative problem‑solving and continuous improvement


• Develop project workflows, procedures and documentation that align with ISO9001:2015 quality management requirements.

Who we are looking for:

• Degree‑qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., product design, mechanical, manufacturing design, biomedical, or a related field); a Master’s degree is desirable


• Recent experience in a professional engineering environment, gained through industry roles, internships, or substantial project work


• Broad hands‑on experience developing laboratory‑based products, test methods or development protocols


• Demonstrable enthusiasm for new technologies and a curiosity‑driven approach to problem‑solving


• Ability to analyse and interpret experimental data, with exposure to data‑gathering and selection techniques


• Practical familiarity with manufacturing and prototyping techniques such as 3D printing, CNC milling, injection moulding or laser cutting (desirable, not essential)


• Strong design-for-manufacture mindset, with the ability to generate innovative solutions to complex engineering and stakeholder challenges


• Confident communicator who can present technical information clearly to internal and external stakeholders


• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to working across multi‑disciplinary engineering teams


• Meticulous approach to documentation, record‑keeping and following structured development processes in line with ISO9001:2015 quality management principles


• We like to see commitment to personal and professional growth, share with us how you have a growth mindset.

What we offer

This role is offered as a full-time position, working hours are 37.5 hours per week. Please talk to us about alternative working arrangements.

In addition to a competitive salary and 33 days of annual leave (including statutory holidays) we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth. This includes:

• Private medical insurance


• Group life insurance


• Income protection


• Access to mental wellbeing resources and support, including up to six coaching or counselling sessions per year through our wellbeing partner, Oliva


• Training and development opportunities to help grow your career


• Freedom to arrange your schedule around our core working hours, designed to help you perform at your best.

We take great pride in being a social and collaborative organisation. We meet regularly as a Company and as teams, sharing ideas over breakfast or lunch, celebrating achievements, and recognising milestones at a team and individual level.

We are scaling up rapidly and value our culture, you will shape the company’s future innovation capabilities through your ideas and skillset. Join us now and make your mark on both your career and our growth journey. 

Where we are

We are based in Stirling in central Scotland, a city with rich historical significance. As well as being historic, Stirling is in a great position for quick access to Edinburgh and Glasgow by public transport. It also has easy to access to the Highlands and rural Scotland.

Apply because you want to:

• Work with a diverse, international team on a challenge that will positively impact the world.


• Join a mission-driven company that’s focused on delivering far better and more sustainable products


• Join a high growth company and put some big wins on your CV wherever you are in your career.


• Surround yourself with very smart, open, curious, and action-oriented people with opportunities to learn at every turn.

What happens next?

We have a range of customers from a variety of backgrounds, industries and locations. Therefore, we are searching for a diverse group of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do to collaborate and produce the best possible work for our consumers.

If this sounds like the role and company for you, apply by following the link. If you are successfully selected for interview, this is broken down into two stages:

• Stage 1: An introductory remote discussion with the hiring managers, typically lasting forty-five minutes. An opportunity to find out more about the role and tell the team a bit about your background and experience.


• Stage 2: If successful in the first stage interview, we will invite you to attend a stage two interview within our office space in Stirling.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments required to the interview process, please let us know upon application any requirements. 

We will close the application link to the role once we have received an ample talent pool full of superstar applicants. Don’t worry though, if you like the look of the role but need a little longer to perfect your application, just get in touch at; [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

The Company

iGii are a world-class team of technologists, scientists, engineers, product developers. We produce Gii, an advanced 3D carbon nanomaterial transforming electrochemical sensing.

Engineered as a pure, porous, 3D carbon nanostructure, Gii provides exceptional electrochemical performance, enhanced sensitivity, and long-term stability, making it the ideal material for next-generation sensing applications. The novel properties of Gii also allow it to be incorporated into devices across a range of sectors, from automotive to electronics. We’ve previously used Gii as a component in heating elements, thermocouple, electrodes and EMI shields.