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