Product Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering and manufacturing company in St Albans seeks a Product Design Engineer to innovate in product design and development. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills, and experience in a manufacturing setting. Key responsibilities include creating designs, CAD modeling, and cross-team collaboration. This permanent role offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £35,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in product design and development in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of materials and manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop new product concepts and designs.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities.

Skills

Product design

3D CAD software

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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.