Innovative Product Engineer: Prototyping & Global Travel

Onward Search; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search in Milton Keynes is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our global manufacturing team. The role is permanent and hands‑on, covering engineering, design, testing, and customer support, with travel as needed to installations and supplier visits.

You will design and develop new products using CAD tools, assemble prototypes, validate installations, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver production‑ready designs that meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Product Design Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Proven ability to develop and launch innovative, functional products.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and change notices.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for installations, meetings, and supplier visits.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products using CAD tools, ensuring functionality and manufacturability.
• Assemble and evaluate prototypes through hands-on methods in workshop or field settings.
• Facilitate product installation, testing, and validation at customer and supplier sites.
• Operate and manage fabrication and testing equipment aligned with product requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver production-ready designs and support sales efforts.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Prototyping tools

Job description

Onward Search in Milton Keynes is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our global manufacturing team. The role is permanent and hands‑on, covering engineering, design, testing, and customer support, with travel as needed to installations and supplier visits.

You will design and develop new products using CAD tools, assemble prototypes, validate installations, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver production‑ready designs that meet customer needs.