Senior Product Design Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK product design firm is looking for a Senior Product Designer to address complex challenges and lead product development from concept to production. You will work collaboratively in a modern studio environment in Hampshire, focusing on high-performance products across various sectors. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong engineering capabilities, and excellent communication skills. Flexible working hours and opportunities for growth are part of the offering.

Benefits

Flexi-time around core hours

Half-day Fridays

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in product design.
• Experience taking products from concept to production.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development from exploration to production.
• Validate concepts using CAD, prototypes, and workshop testing.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams for quality outcomes.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Visual communication skills

Prototyping

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Job description

Senior Product Designer

Are you a hands‑on, technically minded Product Designer who thrives on solving complex challenges and bringing ideas to life? A leading UK product design and manufacturing business is expanding its team and is seeking a Senior Product Designer with strong engineering capability and creative maturity to help drive the next phase of growth.

About the Role

You’ll join a highly collaborative, design‑led environment based in Hampshire, working from an inspiring studio space designed for focus, teamwork, and hands‑on experimentation. The site includes modern facilities, workshop access, breakout areas, and even an on‑site gym.

As a Senior Product Designer, you’ll take ownership of technically complex, high‑performance products from early concept through to production readiness. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse project portfolio spanning commercial, professional, health, and consumer sectors.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Product Design Engineer :

• Leading the design and development of products from early exploration to production‑ready output.
• Balancing creative ideation with practical engineering rigour across the full product lifecycle.
• Validating concepts through CAD simulations, prototypes, rigs, and hands‑on workshop testing.
• Owning the engineering detail—mechanisms, assemblies, materials, and tolerances—to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.
• Producing clear design intent, engineering documentation, test reports, and client presentation materials.
• Collaborating closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Contributing positively to a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team.

About You as a Product Design Engineer :

• Broad industry experience across multiple sectors.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, and takes products from prototype to production.
• Confidence building prototypes, rigs, and functional setups to validate assumptions.
• A curiosity‑driven mindset that questions briefs, identifies constraints, and uncovers opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach, a positive attitude, and the ability to support a high‑performing studio culture.

Tools & Experience

• High proficiency in SolidWorks for complex assemblies, detailed components, and engineering drawings (FEA / CFD exposure beneficial).
• Strong visual communication skills—sketching, CAD visuals, presentations—with a refined eye for form and detail.
• Experience integrating electronics, sensors, and microcontroller‑based prototypes (Arduino / Raspberry Pi a bonus).
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Suite and MS Office.
• Practical workshop skills and confidence building physical prototypes.

Experience & Education

Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.

5 years’ industry experience.

Proven experience taking physical products through the full design‑to‑production journey.

What’s on Offer

• A full‑time role based in a modern, purpose‑designed Hampshire studio.
• Flexi‑time around core hours and a half‑day on Fridays.
• Salary dependent on experience — the business will start by understanding your expectations.
• Opportunities to grow and develop within a high‑calibre, innovative environment.

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