Hardgoods Designer | Specialist Outdoors Brand | South West | £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits & Hybrid Working
We're looking for a mechanically minded Design Engineer with a knack for problem-solving to help bring the next generation of product that fuels adventure enthusiasts. This is a hands-on, full-lifecycle role for someone who combines technical expertise with creativity to tackle complex engineering challenges and develop smart, manufacturable solutions.
You'll lead the development of hard goods across the product range, from frameworks and injection-moulded parts to moving linkages and innovative material applications. Working closely with our in-house design team and overseas manufacturing partners, you'll turn concepts into production-ready products that are structurally sound, user-focused, and built to thrive in the outdoors. You'll also help shape the product roadmap, taking technical ownership through prototyping, validation, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead mechanical design across the range, including frameworks, mechanisms, plastics, and integrated assemblies.
2. Take ownership of solutions from concept to production, delivering CAD models, detailed parts, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation.
3. Translate industrial design intent into robust, manufacturable solutions that balance function, aesthetics, cost, and real-world constraints.
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