Lead Product Design Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the Dudley/Stourbridge Area is seeking a Lead Product Design Engineer. This full-time role involves mentoring a team, leading product design innovation, and ensuring quality standards in projects. Candidates should have experience in product design, proficiency in SolidWorks, and knowledge of plastics manufacturing processes. The position offers a salary of £40,000-£45,000 with a profit share scheme and flexible work options.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

23 days leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in product design with the ability to work autonomously.
• Knowledge of plastics and injection moulding manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a small team of designers.
• Implement best practices and ensure consistent quality across projects.
• Lead innovation and design of new products.
• Influence product development and drive technical excellence.
• Collaborate with R&D and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Product design experience

SolidWorks proficiency

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Job description

Lead Product Design Engineer

Dudley/Stourbridge Area (commutable from Halesowen, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster).

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum. Working days Monday to Friday (37.5 hours). 1-2 days per week working from home. Profit Share Scheme and 23 days leave.

Overview

Are you a driven Product Design Engineer looking to make a real impact? Join our rapidly growing manufacturing company specializing in plastic products and systems across diverse industries. This full‑time, permanent role offers the opportunity to develop into a pivotal member of the design team, spearheading innovation and leading design of new products while influencing product development and implementing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a small team of designers.
• Implement best practices and ensure consistent quality across projects.
• Lead innovation and design of new products.
• Influence product development and drive technical excellence.
• Collaborate with R&D and cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in product design with the ability to work autonomously.
• Proficient in SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of plastics and injection moulding manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Contact

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nick Smith at Rise Technical Recruitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.