Junior Product Design Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Junior Product Design Engineer to assist in designing inflatable safety and rescue products. This role requires a diploma or degree in engineering or product design, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Autocad and Solidedge is essential. The successful candidate will create 2D and 3D CAD models, support prototype development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Benefits include 26 days holiday, pension, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

26 Days + Bank Holidays

Pension

Life Assurance cover

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working in a design role.
• Diploma or degree qualified in engineering or product design.
• Experience with CAD software, specifically Autocad and Solidedge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of inflatable safety and rescue products.
• Create and modify 2D and 3D CAD models and technical drawings.
• Support prototype development and testing activities.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure design feasibility.
• Conduct engineering calculations and material assessments.
• Participate in design reviews.

Skills

2+ years experience in design role

Experience with Autocad

Experience with Solidedge

Education

Diploma or degree in engineering or product design

Job description

Junior Product Design Engineer

Porth CF40

£26-30,000

Commutable from Porth, Tonypandy, Pontypridd, Treorchy, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Tongwynlais, Pontyclun, Bridgend, Aberdare, Mountain Ash

Benefits

• 26 Days + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Life Assurance cover
• Company sick pay
• Career progression opportunities

I am working with a RCT based manufacturing business who are looking to add a product designer to the team. Now part of a larger group and experiencing significant growth - including recent major public-sector contract wins - the business is investing heavily in new product development and expanding its in-house design capability. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of innovative, safety-critical products that support frontline teams in demanding environments. Apply below!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of inflatable safety and rescue products
• Create and modify 2D and 3D CAD models and technical drawings
• Support prototype development and testing activities
• Collaborate with production, quality, and procurement teams to ensure design feasibility
• Conduct basic engineering calculations and material assessments
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to problem-solving discussions

Requirements

• Diploma or degree qualified in engineering or product design
• 2+ years experience working in a design role
• Experience working with Autocad and Solidedge

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy - on 02920 894900 or by sending your CV directly to him at [e-mail]

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.