Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer – Outdoor Leisure Products

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri:9-5)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team. As a Product Design Engineer you'll use CAD software to develop new products, working closely with designers, production teams, suppliers, and manufacturers to bring concepts to life. This role would suit someone with strong attention to detail, an understanding of materials and manufacturing processes, and a passion for creating practical, user-focused products.

Benefits:

• Salary: Up to £35,000 per year
• Annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays
• Performance-Based Bonus: Companywide bonus scheme to celebrate team wins and personal achievements!
• Holiday boost: get an extra day off each year for every year served, up to 5 additional days.
• Overseas visits: possibility for overseas trips where samples are occasionally viewed and tested offsite
• Office location: enjoy working in an office surrounded by nature

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, HND, or equivalent experience in Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Design, Textile Product Design, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software to communicate designs (Solidworks and Illustrator ideal but not essential).
• Strong understanding of product development, materials, manufacturing processes, and practical design for real-world use.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the ability to balance creativity, functionality, durability, and manufacturability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and developing outdoor leisure products, including tents, folding campers, awnings, roof top tents and related accessories.
• Produce detailed illustrations, diagrams and product documentation using CAD software (Solidworks and Illustrator).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise designs for manufacturing, assembly, usability, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing partners to refine samples, resolve technical queries, and ensure products meet design expectations.
• Maintain thorough documentation of designs, modifications, sample feedback, and test results.
• Prepare engineering change reports to support product improvements, sample testing, and production updates.