Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Engineering
Product Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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