Product Design Engineer: Drive NPD from Concept to Launch

A-SAFE UK; Elland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑site gym

Cycle to work scheme

Specsavers vouchers

Long service rewards

EAP

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

A-SAFE UK is seeking a hands‑on Product Design Engineer to join our New Product Development team. You will guide ideas through the full NPD lifecycle—from research and concept generation to prototyping, testing and launch—working with engineers, testing teams and manufacturing partners to deliver practical, manufacturable solutions that protect people and infrastructure worldwide.

You’ll contribute to a growing design discipline, shaping outcomes and progressing toward senior design roles as you

Qualifications

• Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design or similar (BSc, BA, BDes).
• Experience in a professional product design environment (in‑house or consultancy).
• Strong understanding of the NPD lifecycle and stage‑gate development processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative, effective design solutions as part of live NPD projects.
• Apply design skills across the full NPD process: research, ideation, prototyping, testing, DFMEAs and preparation for launch.
• Create and develop concepts using 2D and 3D CAD, rendering and visual communication tools.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, Test by Design and technology teams to balance form, function and performance.
• Work with internal and external manufacturing partners to ensure strong DFM and DFA throughout development.
• Prepare and deliver design outputs, documentation and materials in line with stage‑gate requirements.
• Communicate progress, risks and design rationale clearly to project leads, Head of NPD and wider stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to A‑SAFE’s innovation culture, bringing positive energy and curiosity to every challenge.

Skills

2D/3D CAD

Prototyping

DFMEAs

Manufacturing knowledge

Cross‑functional collaboration

Internal product development

Moulded components

Education

Product Design/Industrial Design degree

Tools

Inventor

Creative Suite

Keyshot

Job description

A-SAFE UK is seeking a hands‑on Product Design Engineer to join our New Product Development team. You will guide ideas through the full NPD lifecycle—from research and concept generation to prototyping, testing and launch—working with engineers, testing teams and manufacturing partners to deliver practical, manufacturable solutions that protect people and infrastructure worldwide.

You’ll contribute to a growing design discipline, shaping outcomes and progressing toward senior design roles as you