Junior Product Development Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a motivated Junior Product Development Engineer to join their team in Northampton. This role offers an exciting opportunity for early-career engineers with 1-2 years of experience in product design and development, providing hands-on experience in designing and launching innovative mechanical products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage in product testing while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of industry experience in a hands-on engineering or product development environment.
• Basic understanding of prototyping, mechanical testing, and design-for-manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through production.
• Build, assemble, and test prototypes.
• Manage engineering change notices and maintain documentation.

Skills

SolidWorks

Prototyping

Mechanical Testing

Communication

Education

HNC, HND, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Client:

McCue Corporation

Location:

northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Junior Product Development Engineer to support our Product Development team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated early-career engineer with 1–2 years of experience to contribute to the design, development, and launch of innovative mechanical products within our impact protection portfolio. You’ll gain hands-on experience in product design, testing, and working cross-functionally with a dynamic global team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through production, ensuring functional performance, aesthetic quality, and manufacturability
• Build, assemble, and test prototypes to validate design intent and performance
• Identify and implement improvements to existing product lines, focusing on cost reduction, functionality, and ease of manufacture
• Develop line extensions and custom adaptations in response to customer needs or production opportunities
• Create accurate 3D models, technical drawings, and detailed specifications using SolidWorks
• Manage engineering change notices and maintain comprehensive documentation for all product iterations
• Partner with internal teams (sales, marketing, operations) and external suppliers to ensure seamless development and launch of products
• Provide technical support to customer teams and attend on-site visits for installations, trials, and development feedback
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, tracking milestones, managing timelines, and proactively addressing risks

Critical Success Factors

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD tools
• Willingness to contribute ideas and learn new skills
• Eagerness to build and test prototypes and work in physical environments
• Clear communicator and a team player
• Proactive, organized, and open to taking ownership of assigned responsibilities

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC, HND, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field
• 1–2 years of industry experience in a hands-on engineering or product development environment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (or similar CAD software)
• Basic understanding of prototyping, mechanical testing, and design-for-manufacture
• Must be commutable to Milton Keynes

Travel Requirements

This role requires approximately 10–20% travel, including international travel to customer sites, suppliers, and other company locations as needed to support product development, testing, and launch activities.

At McCue we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business needs—without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.