Design Engineer
20 days ago
Kingsteignton
PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER Role Overview An opportunity for a Product Design Engineer to play a key role in the design and development of innovative engineered products. Reporting to the Head of Product Development, the role covers the full product lifecycle, from early-stage concepts through to final design release, using Solid Edge CAD to produce accurate, high-quality engineering outputs. The ideal candidate will be proactive, technically capable, solutions-focused and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining high standards. The role involves close collaboration with technical, operations, sales, production and R&D teams to ensure designs meet customer requirements, safety standards and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities Product Design & Innovation • Create high-quality 3D models, assemblies and detailed engineering drawings using Solid Edge., • Translate concepts, design briefs and customer requirements into practical, manufacturable designs., • Contribute ideas to the product development roadmap., • Keep up to date with new materials, design methods and emerging technologies. Engineering Development & Documentation • Produce manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and assembly instructions., • Support prototype builds, testing, validation and iterative design improvements., • Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations and safety requirements., • Participate in technical design reviews and identify engineering risks and opportunities for improvement. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work with product development, operations, sales and R&D teams to understand technical and commercial requirements., • Collaborate with CAD technicians to maintain consistent modelling practices, shared assemblies and drawing standards., • Work with production and quality teams to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable and reliable., • Provide engineering input for marketing materials, product launches and customer documentation., • Liaise with suppliers regarding materials, manufacturing feasibility and production processes. andidate Requirements • Strong CAD skills, with Solid Edge preferred but NOT essential, • Background in product design engineering, mechanical engineering or a related discipline., • Experience producing 3D models, engineering drawings and technical documentation., • Good understanding of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, plastics and assembly. Working Arrangements & Salary • Hours: Monday–Friday, with some flexibility depending on project requirements., • Meetings: Weekly product development meetings, regular project reviews and cross-department meetings as required., • Salary up to £45,000 DOE