Design Engineer

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER

Role Overview

An opportunity for a Product Design Engineer to play a key role in the design and development of innovative engineered products. Reporting to the Head of Product Development, the role covers the full product lifecycle, from early-stage concepts through to final design release, using Solid Edge CAD to produce accurate, high-quality engineering outputs.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, technically capable, solutions-focused and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining high standards. The role involves close collaboration with technical, operations, sales, production and R&D teams to ensure designs meet customer requirements, safety standards and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Innovation

* Create high-quality 3D models, assemblies and detailed engineering drawings using Solid Edge.

* Translate concepts, design briefs and customer requirements into practical, manufacturable designs.

* Contribute ideas to the product development roadmap.

* Keep up to date with new materials, design methods and emerging technologies.

Engineering Development & Documentation

* Produce manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and assembly instructions.

* Support prototype builds, testing, validation and iterative design improvements.

* Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations and safety requirements.

* Participate in technical design reviews and identify engineering risks and opportunities for improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Work with product development, operations, sales and R&D teams to understand technical and commercial requirements.

* Collaborate with CAD technicians to maintain consistent modelling practices, shared assemblies and drawing standards.

* Work with production and quality teams to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable and reliable.

* Provide engineering input for marketing materials, product launches and customer documentation.

* Liaise with suppliers regarding materials, manufacturing feasibility and production processes.

andidate Requirements

* Strong CAD skills, with Solid Edge preferred but NOT essential

* Background in product design engineering, mechanical engineering or a related discipline.

* Experience producing 3D models, engineering drawings and technical documentation.

* Good understanding of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, plastics and assembly.

Working Arrangements & Salary

* Hours: Monday–Friday, with some flexibility depending on project requirements.

* Meetings: Weekly product development meetings, regular project reviews and cross-department meetings as required.

* Salary up to £45,000 DOE