Product Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering and manufacturing company based in St Albans is looking for a Product Design Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a passion for innovative design and product development, offering involvement in the full lifecycle of projects. A degree in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) are required. The position includes creating new product designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in product design and development, ideally in manufacturing.
• Understanding of materials and design for manufacture (DFM).
• Lighting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop new product concepts and designs.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Product Design Engineer
Location: St Albans
Term: Permanent
Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 per annum

A growing engineering and manufacturing company based in St Albans is looking to recruit a Product Design Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for innovative design and product development to be involved in the full lifecycle of projects.

The Product Design Engineer will ideally have the following:

• Degree or HND/HNC in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  
  
• Experience in product design and development, ideally within a manufacturing environment
  
  
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (such as SolidWorks or similar)
  
  
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing techniques, and design for manufacture (DFM)
  
  
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  
  
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  
  
• Lighting experience would be desirable
  
  

The Product Design Engineer role will involve:

• Creating and developing new product concepts and designs
  
  
• Producing detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings
  
  
• Supporting prototyping, testing, and validation activities
  
  
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including production and sales
  
  
• Maintaining documentation and ensuring designs meet customer and regulatory requirements
  
  
• Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation within the design team
  
  

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV, along with your availability and salary expectations.