Product Design Engineer
1 day ago
Stevenage
Talent Guardian is working with a premium design-led manufacturer near to Stevenage to recruit a Product Design Engineer with a passion for combining creativity, engineering expertise, and commercial awareness. This is a hands-on role where you’ll take concepts from brief through to fully developed designs, applying both innovative thinking and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes. Working closely with UK and overseas teams, you’ll develop stylish, functional, and high-quality products that stand out in the market. Key Responsibilities • Deliver product design and engineering solutions from initial brief through concept and detail design stages., • Generate innovative, consumer-focused design and mechanical solutions to engineering challenges., • Collaborate with industrial designers to integrate creative vision with functional requirements., • Identify appropriate manufacturing processes and materials during concept development., • Apply DFA and DFM principles to ensure efficient, high-quality production., • Liaise with overseas engineering teams to maintain aesthetic and functional intent during detail design., • Manage critical paths to ensure on-time delivery of the product development pipeline., • Create proof-of-concept and advanced prototypes for testing and assessment., • Research materials, processes, and technologies with potential industry applications., • Work closely with compliance teams to ensure designs meet safety and regulatory standards., • Attend occasional overseas trips to review designs with manufacturing partners and visit trade shows/events in Europe. What We’re Looking For • Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related discipline (BSc preferred)., • At least 3 years’ experience in a design department, consultancy, or manufacturing environment., • Experience working with manufacturing facilities, ideally including overseas suppliers., • Proven track record of developing innovative products from concept through to detailed design., • Strong 3D CAD skills., • Experience with plastic product development., • Confident communicator with the ability to present ideas at all levels. Desirable • Experience collaborating with Far East manufacturers., • Background in consumer product industries. You’ll be part of a collaborative team where design, innovation, and quality are at the heart of everything they do. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape products from the ground up, explore new materials and processes, and see your ideas brought to life in a fast-moving, creative environment. Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm, early finishes at 3pm on Friday! Plus hybrid working available! Apply now through Talent Guardian and take the next step in your product design career.