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 (Solid Works / 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 Ensure compliance with ISO
13485 and regulated design processes Collaboration & Improvement Work cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, and Regulatory teams Participate in FMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives Essential Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Medical Engineering or similar Experience in product design & development in a manufacturing environment Strong 3D CAD skills (Solid Works or Solid Edge) Experience or exposure to injection moulding Good understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) Desirable 3–5 years’ experience in R&D Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, pharma, FMCG) Understanding of ISO
13485 and V&V processes Why Apply? Work on real products you can see, test, and improve Join a growing R&D function with strong long-term career potential Be part of a small, high-impact engineering team Gain international exposure (Asia & US travel opportunities) Play a key role in delivering products to global healthcare markets Location & Package Based in Newtown (on-site) Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00 (flexibility available) Occasional travel (3–4 weeks/year) £40,000 – £50,000  pension  standard benefits On-site parking available