Product Design Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Porth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Product Design Engineer to support the development of safety-critical products in Porth. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or product design, at least 2 years of experience, and proficiency in Autocad and Solidedge. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression, along with benefits such as 26 days holiday. Interested candidates can apply by contacting the recruiter directly.

Benefits

26 Days + Bank Holidays

Pension

Life Assurance cover

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working in a design role.
• Experience with Autocad and Solidedge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of inflatable safety products.
• Create and modify 2D and 3D CAD models.
• Support prototype development and testing activities.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams.
• Conduct basic engineering calculations.

Skills

Experience in design role

Proficiency in Autocad

Proficiency in Solidedge

Basic engineering calculations

Education

Diploma or degree in engineering or product design

Job description

Product Design Engineer

Porth CF40

£28-30,000

Commutable from Porth, Tonypandy, Pontypridd, Treorchy, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Tongwynlais, Pontyclun, Bridgend, Aberdare, Mountain Ash

Benefits

• 26 Days + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Life Assurance cover
• Company sick pay
• Career progression opportunities

I am working with a RCT based manufacturing business who are looking to add a product designer to the team. Now part of a larger group and experiencing significant growth - including recent major public-sector contract wins - the business is investing heavily in new product development and expanding its in-house design capability. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of innovative, safety-critical products that support frontline teams in demanding environments. Apply below!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of inflatable safety and rescue products
• Create and modify 2D and 3D CAD models and technical drawings
• Support prototype development and testing activities
• Collaborate with production, quality, and procurement teams to ensure design feasibility
• Conduct basic engineering calculations and material assessments
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to problem-solving discussions

Requirements

• Diploma or degree qualified in engineering or product design
• 2+ years experience working in a design role
• Experience working with Autocad and Solidedge

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Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy - on 02920 894900 or by sending your CV directly to him at [e-mail]

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.