Product Design Engineer

A-SAFE UK; Elland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑site gym

Cycle to work scheme

Specsavers vouchers

Long service rewards

EAP

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

A-SAFE UK is seeking a hands‑on Product Design Engineer to join our New Product Development team. You will guide ideas through the full NPD lifecycle—from research and concept generation to prototyping, testing and launch—working with engineers, testing teams and manufacturing partners to deliver practical, manufacturable solutions that protect people and infrastructure worldwide.

You’ll contribute to a growing design discipline, shaping outcomes and progressing toward senior design roles as you

Qualifications

• Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design or similar (BSc, BA, BDes).
• Experience in a professional product design environment (in‑house or consultancy).
• Strong understanding of the NPD lifecycle and stage‑gate development processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative, effective design solutions as part of live NPD projects.
• Apply design skills across the full NPD process: research, ideation, prototyping, testing, DFMEAs and preparation for launch.
• Create and develop concepts using 2D and 3D CAD, rendering and visual communication tools.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, Test by Design and technology teams to balance form, function and performance.
• Work with internal and external manufacturing partners to ensure strong DFM and DFA throughout development.
• Prepare and deliver design outputs, documentation and materials in line with stage‑gate requirements.
• Communicate progress, risks and design rationale clearly to project leads, Head of NPD and wider stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to A‑SAFE’s innovation culture, bringing positive energy and curiosity to every challenge.

Skills

2D/3D CAD

Prototyping

DFMEAs

Manufacturing knowledge

Cross‑functional collaboration

Internal product development

Moulded components

Education

Product Design/Industrial Design degree

Tools

Inventor

Creative Suite

Keyshot

Job description

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Are you a creative, technically minded designer who wants to see your ideas turn into real‑world products?

As a Product Design Engineer at A‑SAFE, you’ll sit at the heart of our New Product Development (NPD) function, helping to deliver innovative, practical and manufacturable solutions that protect people and infrastructure worldwide.

This is a hands‑on role working across the full NPD lifecycle, from research and concept generation through to prototyping, testing and launch. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, testing teams and manufacturing partners, applying strong design thinking and engineering judgement to solve real‑world problems.

You’ll join a growing design discipline with the opportunity to put your stamp on how we work, influence product outcomes and develop towards senior design roles over time. If you enjoy variety, problem‑solving and seeing products move from idea to reality, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your design career.

How you will make an impact:

• Deliver innovative, effective design solutions as part of live NPD projects.
• Apply design skills across the full NPD process: research, ideation, prototyping, testing, DFMEAs and preparation for launch.
• Create and develop concepts using 2D and 3D CAD, rendering and visual communication tools.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, Test by Design and technology teams to balance form, function and performance.
• Work with internal and external manufacturing partners to ensure strong DFM and DFA throughout development.
• Prepare and deliver design outputs, documentation and materials in line with stage‑gate requirements.
• Communicate progress, risks and design rationale clearly to project leads, Head of NPD and wider stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to A‑SAFE’s innovation culture, bringing positive energy and curiosity to every challenge.

What you’ll be working on:

• Hands‑on involvement in live product development projects, including a high‑profile product redesign early in role.
• Exposure to polymer‑based products, impact performance challenges and manufacturing tooling.
• Opportunities to develop project leadership skills while owning defined elements of NPD delivery.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design or similar (BSc, BA, BDes).
• Experience in a professional product design environment (in‑house or consultancy).
• Strong understanding of the NPD lifecycle and stage‑gate development processes.

Technical design capability across:

• 2D and 3D CAD (Inventor, Creative Suite)
• Concept generation and presentation (rendering, Keyshot)
• Prototyping (3D printing, hand prototyping)
• Testing and DFMEAs
• Practical experience with manufacturing processes, particularly injection moulding and extrusion.
• Experience designing to cost, budget and manufacturability constraints.
• Confidence collaborating across multi‑disciplinary teams in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Experience working within an internal product development team.
• Exposure to taking moulded components from concept through to tooling and production.
• Ambition to progress toward Senior Product Designer within the next 1–2 years.
• A subsidised on-site gym, available for all colleagues.
• Flexible start and finish times to fit around you and your lifestyle.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and NICU pay.
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Cycle to work scheme, Specsavers vouchers, long service rewards, EAP

For more information on our benefits, please see our benefits booklet.

About us:

Our story started in 1984, when A-SAFE set out to solve real workplace safety problems with better, more innovative products. Today, our solutions protect people, assets and operations for brands globally.

We remain a family-owned business, built on strong values and long‑term relationships. If you want to know what we stand for, you can learn more aboutour story andvalues.

Our HQ in Elland, Halifax, is home to cutting‑edge manufacturing technology and modern offices that reflect the quality of what we do. You can take a virtual look around withour 3D tour.

A‑SAFE has grown organically over the years and now supports more than 6,000 customers across 50 countries. We are proud to work with global names such as Amazon, Coca Cola and BMW. You can explore more of ourCustomer Success Storieshere.