Product Design Engineer

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Supporting Innovative Teams by connecting them with Mechanical Specialists

A well-established UK-based manufacturer of professional equipment is seeking a Product Design Engineer to join its dynamic Research & Development team. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in the full product development lifecycle—from early concept and prototyping through to detailed design and manufacturing handover.

Situated in a semi-rural location, the site offers access to stunning coastlines within 20 minutes and convenient connections to larger towns and cities.

Why This Opportunity?

Innovation & Impact: Be part of a team developing real-world solutions used by millions across global markets.
End-to-End Involvement: Contribute to the complete design and engineering process, from initial ideas through to production-ready products.
Sustainable Design: Help lead the way in environmentally responsible design, promoting reduced waste and improved efficiency.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary, based on experience
Flexible working hours, including optional hybrid working
Friday afternoons off to support work-life balance
Contributory pension and life assurance
Free onsite parking
Health and wellbeing programmes, including an employee assistance scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
Discounts on company products and selected local services

Key Responsibilities:

Take the lead in developing detailed, high-quality design solutions across various product ranges.
Contribute actively to product innovation, cost optimisation, and error minimisation.
Provide input into R&D process improvement initiatives at team and departmental levels.
Liaise with internal teams and external partners to represent engineering perspectives clearly and effectively.
Embrace and support continuous improvement in design tools, systems, and working methods.
Maintain focus on cost, manufacturability, and design accuracy throughout development projects.

About You:

Experience in a product design or engineering role within a relevant industry
Degree (or equivalent qualification) in product design, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
Strong 3D CAD skills and experience with document control systems
Good understanding of mechanical loads, stresses, and forces
Proven ability to take concepts through to manufacture
Hands-on experience with component/system redesign and optimisation
Knowledge of common production methods such as:
Plastic injection moulding
Sheet metal fabrication
Rotational moulding
Assembly of complex fabricated systems
Ability to produce accurate technical drawings and documentation
Understanding of:
High-volume, low-cost production
Low-volume, high-value manufacturing
Manual prototyping/modelmaking skills to test concepts
A commercially aware mindset with cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Attributes:

Creativity and problem-solving ability
Strong attention to detail
Effective communicator and team player
Experience in stress analysis
Familiarity with CAS (Class A Surfacing)

Seniority level

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing

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