Product Design Engineer

Overview

Join a forward-thinking, technology-driven manufacturer at the forefront of engineered consumer and industrial products. As a Product Design Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of innovative products-taking ideas from blank-page concept all the way through to production-ready solutions.

You'll be involved in every stage of the development journey: early research and feasibility, detailed design, CAD modelling, hands-on prototyping, rigorous testing, and seamless transfer to manufacture. Working closely with talented internal teams and trusted external partners, you'll help deliver high-performance products built for real-world, demanding environments.

This is a role where you can genuinely own your projects, influence design direction, and see your work become market-leading products that customers interact with every day.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design and development of new products, from initial concept to full production release

Research, generate, and refine design concepts, assessing feasibility and technical risks

Create detailed 3D CAD models and comprehensive engineering documentation for manufacturing

Build, assemble, and test functional prototypes both in-house and in real-world conditions

Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes that balance performance, cost, and quality

Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support tooling, costing, and manufacturability assessments

Collaborate with supply chain partners to ensure designs are scalable, robust, and production-ready

Support pre-production sample reviews and sign-off processes

Work with marketing and commercial teams, supplying renders, visuals, and technical insights

Take ownership of project timelines, risk management, and delivery milestones

Required Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline

Proven experience bringing products from concept through to production

Strong 3D CAD capability, ideally with Solid Works or similar software

Experience designing products that combine mechanical and electronic components

Solid knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes

Practical, hands-on experience with prototyping, model making, and product testing

Ability to manage your own workload, priorities, and project deadlines

Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills

Desirable Experience

Background working with low-voltage electronics or regulated product environments

Familiarity with FEA, rendering, and visualisation tools

Experience producing marketing-ready visuals, renders, or animations

Understanding of global supply chains and outsourced manufacturing models

Highly organised with a structured approach to workload management

Creative, practical, and collaborative mindset