ROLE- Product Design Engineer
LOCATION- Southampton
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £38,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience
My client is a specialist product designer and manufacturer. They are looking for a Product Design Engineer, with strong experience designing consumer products, to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.
The Product Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
* Degree qualified in Product Design, Industrial Design or similar
* At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering position
* Hands-on experience with R&D, testing and prototype development
* Experience working on full lifecycle design projects
* A sound understanding of Mechanical Engineering processes and materials
* Previous work experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial
* Be proficient using 2D and 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite etc.
* Experienced working with a range of materials including metal and plastics
* Be technically minded with a head for problem solving
* Proven ability to drive Engineering development
* Able to work to specific requirements and deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail
* Organised with excellent communication and teamwork skills
The Product Design Engineer role will involve:
* Developing ideas from concept through to production
* Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
* Working on full lifecycle product design projects
* Speaking to End Users and doing market research
* Liaising with manufacturing providers
* Being involved in final assembly of products
* Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
* Updating 3D models and drawings
* Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
* Checking drawings for sign off
* Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.