Product Design Engineer
Overview
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Employment: Permanent
Job description
We’re seeking a talented and driven Product Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking design and development team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on turning innovative concepts into production-ready solutions. You’ll be involved from the earliest stages of product ideation through to final design validation and production support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine product concepts, working closely with cross-functional teams.
- Translate brand identity into cohesive product designs across a range of product families
- Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using Solidworks, including surface and solid modelling.
- Ensure designs are optimized for large-scale manufacturing.
- Use rapid prototyping tools to support usability and functional testing.
- Conduct early-stage testing and interpret results to guide design improvements.
- Produce technical documentation including design risk assessments, manufacturability reviews, and test reports.
- Collaborate with production teams to support design transfer and trial builds.
Experience/qualifications/skills:
- 3+ years’ experience in a product design role within a consumer or technical product environment.
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally Solidworks.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection moulding and metal forming.
- Experience with design validation and preparing products for mass production.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage project deliverables.
- Degree (2:1 or above) in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting projects from concept to completion, in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. Apply now for immediate consideration.