Product Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist product design company is seeking a Product Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton. You will develop consumer products from concept to production, requiring a strong background in design engineering. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, proficiency in CAD software, and excels in a collaborative team environment. This is a permanent position offering a salary of £38,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a Design Engineering position.
• Hands-on experience with R&D, testing, and prototype development.
• Experience in full lifecycle design projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas from concept to production.
• Use CAD for concept design and technical drawings.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.

Skills

Product Design

Industrial Design

R&D

Testing and prototype development

2D and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Mechanical Engineering processes

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Job description

Role

Product Design Engineer

Location: Southampton

Term: Permanent

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience

My client is a specialist product designer and manufacturer. They are looking for a Product Design Engineer, with strong experience designing consumer products, to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Product Design, Industrial Design or similar
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering position
• Hands‑on experience with R&D, testing and prototype development
• Experience working on full lifecycle design projects
• A sound understanding of Mechanical Engineering processes and materials
• Previous work experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial
• Be proficient using 2D and 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite etc.
• Experienced working with a range of materials including metal and plastics
• Be technically minded with a head for problem solving
• Proven ability to drive Engineering development
• Able to work to specific requirements and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Organised with excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Developing ideas from concept through to production
• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Working on full lifecycle product design projects
• Speaking to End Users and doing market research
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.