Product Design Engineer
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Product Design Engineer | Mechanical Design Engineer | SolidWorks | Product Development | NPI | Manufacturing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Design Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business developing innovative products for commercial applications.
This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in product development, 3D CAD and manufacturing who enjoys taking products from concept through to production. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you'll be involved in the full product development lifecycle, contributing to both new product introduction (NPI) and the continuous improvement of existing products.
If you're looking for a technically challenging role where your ideas can directly influence product performance and future development, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career.
The Role
As a Product Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of new and existing products.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Designing mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
* Producing detailed 2D manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation.
* Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production.
* Developing practical, cost-effective design solutions that meet customer and manufacturing requirements.
* Working closely with manufacturing, procurement and commercial teams during product development.
* Producing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
* Supporting prototype development, product testing and validation activities.
* Identifying opportunities for product improvement, cost reduction and enhanced manufacturability.
* Applying Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout the design process.
* Investigating new materials, technologies and manufacturing methods to support future product development.
About You
We're looking for a motivated engineer with a passion for product design and continuous improvement.
You'll ideally have:
* Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Design Engineering or a related discipline.
* Experience using SolidWorks or another 3D CAD package such as Creo, Inventor, Siemens NX or Solid Edge.
* Experience designing products for manufacture within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
* Understanding of sheet metal, fabricated components, plastic mouldings or mechanical assemblies.
* Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T and manufacturing processes.
* Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or product development projects.
* Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Knowledge of electrical design or electromechanical products would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Company pension.
* Ongoing technical training and professional development.
* Opportunity to work on innovative product development projects.
* Supportive engineering environment.
* Exposure to the full product development lifecycle.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business where innovation, technical excellence and continuous improvement are central to the way products are developed.
You'll work on a diverse range of projects, gain exposure to every stage of the design process and play a key role in bringing new engineering solutions to market.
If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to develop your technical skills while working on exciting product development projects, we'd like to hear from you.
Location: Norfolk (Hybrid Working Available)
Apply now for a confidential discussion
Product Design Engineer | Mechanical Design Engineer | SolidWorks | Product Development | NPI | Manufacturing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Design Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business developing innovative products for commercial applications.
This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in product development, 3D CAD and manufacturing who enjoys taking products from concept through to production. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you'll be involved in the full product development lifecycle, contributing to both new product introduction (NPI) and the continuous improvement of existing products.
If you're looking for a technically challenging role where your ideas can directly influence product performance and future development, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career.
The Role
As a Product Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of new and existing products.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Designing mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
* Producing detailed 2D manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation.
* Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production.
* Developing practical, cost-effective design solutions that meet customer and manufacturing requirements.
* Working closely with manufacturing, procurement and commercial teams during product development.
* Producing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
* Supporting prototype development, product testing and validation activities.
* Identifying opportunities for product improvement, cost reduction and enhanced manufacturability.
* Applying Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout the design process.
* Investigating new materials, technologies and manufacturing methods to support future product development.
About You
We're looking for a motivated engineer with a passion for product design and continuous improvement.
You'll ideally have:
* Degree, HND or HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Design Engineering or a related discipline.
* Experience using SolidWorks or another 3D CAD package such as Creo, Inventor, Siemens NX or Solid Edge.
* Experience designing products for manufacture within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
* Understanding of sheet metal, fabricated components, plastic mouldings or mechanical assemblies.
* Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T and manufacturing processes.
* Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or product development projects.
* Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Knowledge of electrical design or electromechanical products would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Company pension.
* Ongoing technical training and professional development.
* Opportunity to work on innovative product development projects.
* Supportive engineering environment.
* Exposure to the full product development lifecycle.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business where innovation, technical excellence and continuous improvement are central to the way products are developed.
You'll work on a diverse range of projects, gain exposure to every stage of the design process and play a key role in bringing new engineering solutions to market.
If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to develop your technical skills while working on exciting product development projects, we'd like to hear from you.
Location: Norfolk (Hybrid Working Available)
Apply now for a confidential discussion