Product Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Product Development Engineer to manage mechanical product design from concept to commissioning. The role involves designing new products, creating technical documentation, and improving existing products for better performance and cost-efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing, strong SolidWorks skills, and an HNC in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design or Product Development Engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong SolidWorks skills, especially with sheet metal and weldments.
• Familiarity with machinery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new mechanical products using SolidWorks.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Manage projects from order to delivery in collaboration with manufacturing and sales teams.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Product Development Engineer

Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000

We're looking for a Product Development Engineer to take ownership of mechanical product design — from concept to commissioning — for a leading UK manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new mechanical products using SolidWorks.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Improve existing products for performance, compliance, and cost-efficiency.
• Manage projects from order to delivery in close collaboration with manufacturing and sales teams.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience as a Design or Product Development Engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong SolidWorks skills, especially with sheet metal and weldments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and familiarity with ERP systems.
• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication; machinery experience is a plus.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful.