Design Engineer

R&D Design & Development Engineer (Injection Moulding)

Newtown (On-site)

£40,000 – £50,000 + benefits

Are you a hands-on Design Engineer who enjoys bringing products to life—from concept through to manufacturing?

We’re recruiting for an R&D Design & Development Engineer to join a growing, fast-paced engineering team delivering high-quality injection moulded products into global healthcare markets. This is a practical, design-focused role where you’ll be heavily involved in CAD, prototyping, and real-world product development—not just managing projects from a distance.

If you enjoy working on tangible products, solving engineering challenges, and collaborating across teams, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business scaling both its capabilities and international reach.

The Role

You’ll work within a small, collaborative R&D team, taking ownership of product design and development activities across the full lifecycle—from concept through to manufacturing handover.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys seeing their designs transition into production.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

Design and develop products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks / Solid Edge)

Produce detailed engineering drawings, models, and specifications

Take concepts through prototyping, testing, and into manufacture

Support rapid prototyping and 3D printing activities

Design and develop injection moulded components and assemblies

Drive innovation to improve usability and manufacturability

Injection Moulding & Manufacturing

Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles, specifically for injection moulding

Work with toolmakers and suppliers on mould design considerations

Support manufacturing teams with product optimisation and cost reduction

Testing & Compliance

Assist with Verification & Validation (V&V) activities

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