Design Development Engineer

EDEN UK; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Design Development Engineer to create innovative engineering solutions. This role involves collaboration with sales and customers to deliver engaging design solutions, requiring proficiency in CAD software and strong organizational skills. Candidates should be located within a commutable distance from Wellingborough or Aberdare.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in design development.
• Experience with mixed material solutions including metal, timber, plastic, glass, and graphics.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering solutions aligned with manufacturing capabilities.
• Manage the project/prototype process and ensure timelines are met.
• Support sales teams to understand customers' design development needs.

Skills

Proficiency in INVENTOR or similar CAD software

Planning

Customer relationship management

Presentation and communication

Time management

Job description

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Design Development Engineer, Wellingborough

Client: EDEN UK

Location: Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bc56bcae96ad

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success. We're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Job purpose:

• Reporting to the Commercial Manager, as the Design Development Engineer, you will be responsible for creating engineering solutions aligned with Eden's manufacturing and outsourced capabilities, incorporating voice of the customer requirements, and demonstrating an understanding of retail and consumer insights through brand representation.
• You will liaise closely with customers and account managers to understand the design brief, manufacturing, and sourcing to ensure deliverables meet quality and time expectations.
• Working to tight deadlines, you must convert design briefs into engaging and compelling design solutions.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support the sales team and other departments to meet and understand customers' design development needs.
• Produce innovative, engaging, and functional design solutions exceeding customer expectations.
• Manage the entire project/prototype process, including customer approval and prototype creation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and customers to ensure prototypes meet timelines and specifications.
• Use a design development tracker to manage deadlines and communicate with stakeholders.
• Document and share best practices in design development.
• National and international travel may be required at short notice.

Required Competencies and Experience:

• Proficiency in INVENTOR or similar CAD software, with 3-5 years of experience.
• Experience with mixed material solutions including metal, timber, plastic, glass, and graphics.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality, accurate CAD drawings communicating design intent.
• Strong planning, organizational, and customer relationship management skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Well-organized with strong time management skills.
• Positive, driven, energetic team player with professional ambition.
• Self-starter, independent, solution-oriented, and confident in articulating engineering ideas.

Location:

Candidates should reside within a commutable distance from Wellingborough or Aberdare, as we have sites in both locations.

Following a conditional offer, candidates will complete additional screening processes as required by law.