Fabrication Engineer

About ITW: ITW Construction Products UK/Nordics is a division of ITW within in the Construction Products segment. We are suppliers of innovative engineered fastening systems and related consumables and software. These products are uniquely specified for a variety of materials, including wood, concrete and steel.

ITW Construction Products UK/Nordics is a division of ITW, innovating, designing and manufacturing advanced industrial technology. We are industry influencers and market leaders in our fields with five high quality brands at the front of technology and enterprise. In return we are rewarded, supported in our development and given the opportunities to grow within a large multinational organisation.


Working within ITW Construction Products, the NPD Project Engineer will lead the management of our product innovation pipeline within our Concrete Business Unit, home to the SPIT brand. The role will require the management of progressing multiple projects through our innovation stage-gate process: from concept development to testing & validation, through to deployment to market. The NPD Project Engineer will develop and deliver innovative and high-quality product solutions that continue to answer our end-user and customer needs in concrete fastener and fixings solutions.

The NPD Project Engineer will work closely across our Concrete Business Unit functions (including sales, marketing, procurement, and supply chain), as well as build close partnerships with our ITW sister company in Central Europe, Global Tool Unit, and external manufacturers. The NPD Project Manager will manage technical activities, develop detailed project plans, ensure timely delivery of milestones, and drive continuous improvement throughout the product development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate combines strong engineering expertise with project management skills, hands-on problem-solving ability, and a passion for innovation. This role will support both our Interior and Electrical markets within the UK.


Manage multiple projects through the ITW Customer-Back Innovation (CBI) pipeline – Providing regular updates to stakeholders on key milestones, progress, barriers, and risk mitigation.
Work closely with our Strategic Product Manager to understand, prioritise and utilise the right end-customer insights & opportunities that will drive our concrete fixings product development pipeline.
Arrange and attend contractor site visits throughout the NPD process – building customer insight and design feedback.
Build strong relationships internally with other ITW Divisions, such as Continental Europe and our Global Tool unit to leverage ITW Enterprise capabilities to deliver innovation to our market.
Manage project revenue & capital budgets, building comprehensive business cases that support decision-making on pipeline suitability.
Initiate and/or co-develop proof of concept designs based on end user feedback, collaborate directly with our suppliers and develop designs on CAD software when relevant.
Manage the production of physical prototypes for market testing, develop test plans, and iterate designs with continuous end user feedback, ensuring the right solution for market pain points.
Engage IP counsel where relevant to discuss competitive IP risk, agreements, and lodge patent applications.
Support the creation of new product marketing and training materials, ensuring accurate technical information on SPIT products and services are available to our customers.

Exposure to different manufacturing processes across metals and polymers (ideally in the construction industry)
Strong project management and technical leadership
Mechanical engineering – 3D modelling and product design
Experience in IP, developing patents and working with legal departments.
Relevant product design / engineering experience required – ideally in construction components.

CAD Design/Modelling tools
Regulation knowledge across Construction Fixings for the UK market
Project Management skillset e.g. Prince 2/Scrum