Product Design Engineer

Acorn by Synergie; Exeter; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

Flexible working

Generous holiday

Training & development

Long-term progression

Innovative projects

Collaborative team

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Design Engineer to drive mechanical design from concept through production. You will create 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective and aligned with production needs.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality and purchasing to deliver innovative products. The role requires a degree in mechanical design/engineering and experience in NPD or product design environments, with strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in product design, mechanical design or NPD environment.
• Strong understanding of design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience producing 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings.
• Knowledge of sheet metal design, materials and tolerances.
• Ability to interpret technical specs and docs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products from concept to production release.
• Create 3D models and manufacturing drawings.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to integrate production considerations.
• Assess risks and support design reviews and improvements.
• Contribute to prototype testing and pre-production builds.
• Maintain accurate product information and documentation.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

2D drawings

Sheet metal design

Engineering documentation

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Design/Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Fold simulation software

PDM/PLM/ERP systems

Job description

Design Engineer | Mechanical Design Engineer | Product Design Engineer

Devon | Up to £40,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits | Full-time | Manufacturing / Product Development

Introduction

Are you a creative and technically minded Design Engineer looking to play a key role in the development of innovative manufactured products?

Our client is seeking a Design Engineer to join their growing product development team, offering the opportunity to take projects from initial concept through to production within a collaborative engineering environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining product innovation with practical manufacturing considerations. Working closely with colleagues across production, quality, purchasing and wider product development functions, you'll contribute to the successful launch of new products while ensuring designs are commercially viable, manufacturable and fit for purpose.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 DOE.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to innovative product development projects.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing new products from initial concept through to production release.
• Producing 3D models, technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Ensuring designs are optimised for efficient, repeatable and cost-effective manufacture.
• Working closely with manufacturing teams to incorporate practical production considerations into product designs.
• Assessing design risks and supporting continuous improvement throughout the development process.
• Participating in design reviews and collaborating with multiple stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting prototype development, testing activities and pre-production builds.
• Maintaining accurate product information and supporting engineering documentation.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Previous experience within a product design, mechanical design or new product development environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience producing 3D CAD models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Good understanding of sheet metal design, materials and tolerance considerations.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting new product introduction projects.
• Knowledge of FMEA, design verification or validation processes.
• Experience using Solid Edge or similar CAD software.
• Experience with fold simulation software and sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of PDM, PLM or ERP systems.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Design Engineer seeking a varied role where they can influence the development of new products, expand their technical expertise and build a long-term career within a successful manufacturing business.