Product Design Engineer – Graduates Welcome

Web Recruit Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in York is seeking a Product Design Engineer. You will design and develop innovative temperature-controlled packaging solutions. The role requires a bachelor's degree, proficiency in CAD software, and a portfolio demonstrating product design experience. Join a collaborative team and make a significant impact in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

Benefits

Salary up to £30,000 per annum

28 days’ holiday

Relocation Cost

Company pension scheme

Company parking

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating product design experience, preferably in packaging.
• Understanding of materials selection and sustainable alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative temperature-controlled packaging solutions.
• Create CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to resolve challenges.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Prototyping techniques

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Design or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Product Design Engineer – Graduates Welcome. York, North Yorkshire.

About Us

DGP Intelsius is a leading manufacturer in the specialist packaging industry, producing a diverse range of sustainable and high-quality temperature-controlled packaging and sample transport solutions. Serving a variety of markets, our innovative products support the vital work of those across the pharmaceutical and medical health industries, ensuring that crucial cargo from vaccines to clinical trial samples are preserved and protected.

We are now looking for a Product Design Engineer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Benefits

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 28 days’ holiday
• Relocation Cost
• Company pension scheme
• Company parking
• Training opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Packaging Engineering, or a related field to build their career within a growing and supportive business. You’ll discover a collaborative team where you can develop your technical expertise, learn from experienced colleagues, and put your skills into practice across real-world projects. By supporting the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries with innovative packaging solutions, you’ll play a meaningful role in protecting vital medical products and making a positive difference on a global scale.

The Role

As a Product Design Engineer, you will design, develop and deliver innovative temperature-controlled packaging solutions, taking them from concept through to production. Specifically, you will create CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications, driving innovation in packaging, researching exciting materials to support sustainability, building unique prototypes and bringing incredible concepts to life. Seeking to test performance and compliance at every stage of development, you’ll work with our suppliers and manufacturing partners, overcoming production challenges and developing market-ready solutions that meet strict safety and sustainability standards.

Additionally, you will:

• Work closely with engineering, operations and quality teams to troubleshoot design or production challenges
• Optimise designs for scalability, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Generate high-quality product visuals, renders, and presentation materials
• Create Intelsius branded and customer-specific artworks
• Develop and test prototypes to assess design, usability, thermal performance, and regulatory compliance
• Offer technical support and guidance to internal teams and customers when required
• Prepare accurate bills of materials (BOMs) and related documentation
• Review and approve components, packaging artwork, and other technical deliverables

About You

To be considered as a Product Design Engineer, you will need:

• A bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Packaging Engineering, or a related field
• A portfolio demonstrating product design and development experience (preferably in packaging, medical, or industrial products)
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
• Experience with prototyping techniques (3D printing, laser cutting, vacuum forming, etc.)
• An understanding of materials selection, particularly sustainable alternatives
• Proficiency in vector graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator (or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to turn ideas into practical, manufacturable solutions
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and project management skills
• A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle (due to our location)

Other organisations may call this role Design Engineer, Product Designer, Packaging Designer, Product Engineer, or Packaging Design Engineer.

Webrecruit and DGP Intelsius are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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