End-to-End DFM Product Engineer - Luxury Interiors

Zero Surplus

Epping Green

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Full-time role in the UK

Job summary

Zero Surplus seeks a Product Development Engineer to own the engineering of products from concept handover through to factory-ready design, with a focus on design-for-manufacture and compliance across UK/EU/MEA/APAC/NA.

You will prototype, create 3D models and drawings, coordinate testing with labs, and manage the NPI timeline, collaborating with suppliers and cross‑functional teams. Overseas travel may be required.

Qualifications

  • Two years or more as a product design or development engineer in a DFM environment.
  • Experience with hardware design and manufacturing processes.
  • Understanding of product testing and why it matters.
  • Comfortable working to deadlines and in a team.
  • Knowledge of IEC/UL standards for multiple markets.

Responsibilities

  • Prototype and produce 3D printed models, engineering drawings and specifications for quotation and manufacture.
  • Coordinate in-house testing and liaise with external test labs for certification.
  • Own the NPI timeline from concept handover to production readiness.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, packaging, quality and technical teams; travel to manufacturers if needed.
  • Ensure design-for-manufacture with cost targets and launch deadlines.

Skills

Product design
Development engineering
SolidWorks
DFM (design for manufacturing)
Prototyping
Cross-functional teamwork
NPI timeline management
Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks
3D printing
Engineering drawings

Job description

Zero Surplus seeks a Product Development Engineer to own the engineering of products from concept handover through to factory-ready design, with a focus on design-for-manufacture and compliance across UK/EU/MEA/APAC/NA.

You will prototype, create 3D models and drawings, coordinate testing with labs, and manage the NPI timeline, collaborating with suppliers and cross‑functional teams. Overseas travel may be required.

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