Product Design Engineer

Starkey Recruitment Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career development

Job security

International exposure

Overseas travel

Job summary

Starkey Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established Tamworth-based business to recruit a Product Design Engineer. You’ll design, develop and improve lighting and electrical accessory products, taking concepts through prototyping to manufacture and launch, with cross-functional collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role offers creative design challenges, hands-on engineering, and clear progression in a recession-resistant market within a collaborative technical

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Product Design, Mechanical Design or Product Development Engineering.
• Experience using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, although training can be provided.
• A good understanding of injection moulding, plastics and manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing products from concept through to production.
• Knowledge of prototyping, product testing and design validation.
• Strong mechanical engineering principles and practical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to produce clear technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative new products from initial concept through to manufacture and launch.
• Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD designs, technical drawings and product specifications.
• Develop product concepts using creative problem-solving and sound engineering principles.
• Design components suitable for injection moulding and other manufacturing processes.
• Build, evaluate and test prototypes to ensure products meet performance, quality and functional requirements.
• Work closely with suppliers and overseas manufacturing partners to ensure successful production.
• Review product samples, identify potential improvements and resolve technical challenges.
• Prepare technical documentation, installation instructions, product specifications and compliance information.
• Support the development of new lighting products, luminaires and other innovative product ranges.
• Participate in design reviews and present technical solutions to senior management.
• Ensure products comply with relevant UK quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues across design, technical, quality and manufacturing departments.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Injection moulding

Prototyping

Technical drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks training

Job description

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER

£35,000 – £43,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Industry: Product Design / Manufacturing / Engineering

Join a Growing, Recession-Resistant Business with Excellent Career Prospects!

Are you a creative and technically minded Product Design Engineer looking for your next career move?

Would you like to join a successful, growing business that offers excellent job security, exciting product development projects and the opportunity to see your designs progress from initial concept through to manufacture?

Starkey Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of an established, highly successful business based in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

Operating within a recession-resistant industry, our client continues to grow and invest in new products, technology and people.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Product Design Engineer to join a collaborative technical team, working on innovative products supplied to the UK market.

You'll enjoy a varied, hands-on role where your ideas and engineering expertise will make a genuine difference.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Product Design Engineer, you'll play an important role in the design, development and improvement of an exciting range of products, primarily within the lighting and electrical accessories sector.

Working closely with the Product Design Manager, Technical Director and international manufacturing partners, you'll take products from initial concept and design through prototyping, testing and successful launch.

This position offers an excellent combination of creative design, practical engineering, problem-solving and project ownership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop innovative new products from initial concept through to manufacture and launch.
• Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD designs, technical drawings and product specifications.
• Develop product concepts using creative problem-solving and sound engineering principles.
• Design components suitable for injection moulding and other manufacturing processes.
• Build, evaluate and test prototypes to ensure products meet performance, quality and functional requirements.
• Work closely with suppliers and overseas manufacturing partners to ensure successful production.
• Review product samples, identify potential improvements and resolve technical challenges.
• Prepare technical documentation, installation instructions, product specifications and compliance information.
• Support the development of new lighting products, luminaires and other innovative product ranges.
• Participate in design reviews and present technical solutions to senior management.
• Ensure products comply with relevant UK quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues across design, technical, quality and manufacturing departments.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're interested in speaking with Product Design Engineers who enjoy combining creative thinking with practical engineering expertise.

• Previous experience in Product Design, Mechanical Design or Product Development Engineering.
• Experience using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, although training can be provided.
• A good understanding of injection moulding, plastics and manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing products from concept through to production.
• Knowledge of prototyping, product testing and design validation.
• Strong mechanical engineering principles and practical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to produce clear technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• A relevant engineering qualification, degree or equivalent practical experience.

• Knowledge of lighting products, LEDs, drivers or electrical accessories.
• Familiarity with IP ratings, product standards and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers or manufacturers.
• Experience with consumer or commercial product development.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including to the Far East, when required.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £43,000, depending on experience.
• Excellent company benefits package.
• Career development opportunities within a successful, expanding organisation.
• Excellent job security within a recession-resistant industry.
• Exciting product development projects, offering variety, creativity and technical challenges.
• International exposure, working alongside overseas manufacturing partners.
• Supportive and experienced technical team, with opportunities to develop new skills.
• Established and financially resilient business with ambitious plans for continued growth.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

This isn't simply another CAD design position.

It's an opportunity to become involved in the complete product development lifecycle, working on real products that will be manufactured, launched and supplied across the UK.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence product design decisions, develop your technical expertise and build a long-term career with a business that continues to invest in its future.

If you're currently working as a Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Design & Development Engineer, Product Development Engineer or Mechanical Engineer, we'd love to hear from you.