Mechanical Product Development & Design Engineer
CV-LibraryHD8, Clayton West, KirkleespermanentPosted: 25 March 2026
Apply NowSayjo Recruitment Ltd are acting on behalf of a client to source a permanent member of staff to join their team. This is a full-time vacancy for a
Mechanical Product Development & Design Engineer
Our client is a well-established engineering company; they manufacture a quality metal product which they supply to customers around the world.
This is a key role within the business, you will be responsible for developing existing products, resolving non-conformance issues and continuous improvement. Additionally, you will be innovative, having the ability to research and develop new products to take to market.
Key Responsibilities:
* Product development / innovation, R&D
* Engineering / production process improvements.
* Design Engineering, using AutoCAD, Solidworks & Keyshot
* Taking concepts from idea to saleable product
* Patenting new products
* Developing existing product lines
* Liaising with customers to research and develop products for their specific requirements
* Reviewing metal material choices, metal treatment options, metal coatings etc….
Our client offers a lovely work environment, with a friendly team. This role has no direct reports, but will require the successful candidate to liaise regularly with customers, suppliers and other team members
Requirements:
Mechanical Engineering Degree.
Experience of working with metal-based products.
Experience in using AutoCAD, Solidworks and Keyshot.
Ability to work autonomously on projects, confident and capable.
Innovative, able to find solutions, bring ideas for new products, through R&D and design
Friendly, professional and committed.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Nice to haves, but not essential:
PLC programming skills
Proven record of taking a product from concept to a saleable product.
Experience of getting a product through the patent process with legal support would also be an advantage.
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5pm / Friday 8.30am – 4pm
Remuneration:
Negotiable depending on experience.
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are interested in joining a great team, please apply with a copy of your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail
Mechanical Product Development & Design Engineer
Our client is a well-established engineering company; they manufacture a quality metal product which they supply to customers around the world.
This is a key role within the business, you will be responsible for developing existing products, resolving non-conformance issues and continuous improvement. Additionally, you will be innovative, having the ability to research and develop new products to take to market.
Key Responsibilities:
* Product development / innovation, R&D
* Engineering / production process improvements.
* Design Engineering, using AutoCAD, Solidworks & Keyshot
* Taking concepts from idea to saleable product
* Patenting new products
* Developing existing product lines
* Liaising with customers to research and develop products for their specific requirements
* Reviewing metal material choices, metal treatment options, metal coatings etc….
Our client offers a lovely work environment, with a friendly team. This role has no direct reports, but will require the successful candidate to liaise regularly with customers, suppliers and other team members
Requirements:
Mechanical Engineering Degree.
Experience of working with metal-based products.
Experience in using AutoCAD, Solidworks and Keyshot.
Ability to work autonomously on projects, confident and capable.
Innovative, able to find solutions, bring ideas for new products, through R&D and design
Friendly, professional and committed.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Nice to haves, but not essential:
PLC programming skills
Proven record of taking a product from concept to a saleable product.
Experience of getting a product through the patent process with legal support would also be an advantage.
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5pm / Friday 8.30am – 4pm
Remuneration:
Negotiable depending on experience.
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are interested in joining a great team, please apply with a copy of your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail