Senior Product Design Engineer

Reed; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is recruiting for a Senior Product Design Engineer in Kidderminster who will take ideas from concept through to manufacture, driving new products into production. You will collaborate with production and R&D teams on design for manufacture, cost optimization, and compliance with industry standards, delivering robust solutions across the full product lifecycle.

The role offers the chance to influence product development, work on diverse projects and develop long-term within a growing

Qualifications

• Experience with product design from concept to manufacture.
• Strong SolidWorks and CAD proficiency.
• Ability to produce manufacturing drawings and technical documents.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments and compliance standards.
• Good problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products from concept to production.
• Improve existing products for performance, quality and cost efficiency.
• Support R&D and innovation projects.
• Ensure products meet industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to enable efficient production processes.
• Coordinate across departments to delivery successful projects.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

Documentation

Project management

Job description

Are you a Product Design Engineer who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to manufacture?

I'm currently recruiting for a growing manufacturing business in Kidderminster that is looking to add a Senior Product Design Engineer to its expanding team.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in new product development, R&D, and continuous improvement projects, working closely with production and operational teams to bring innovative products to market.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing new products from concept to production
• Improving existing products to enhance performance, quality, and cost efficiency
• Supporting R&D and innovation projects
• Ensuring products meet relevant industry standards and compliance requirements
• Working closely with manufacturing teams to support efficient production processes
• Collaborating across multiple departments to successfully deliver projects

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, or similar role
• Strong SolidWorks and CAD experience
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
• Understanding of manufacturing and production environments
• Knowledge of engineering standards and product compliance
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills

What's On Offer?

• £37,000 - £42,000 salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to influence new product development and innovation
• Diverse project work with full product lifecycle involvement
• Long-term career development within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative team environment