Design Engineer - NPD £32,000 - £35,000 + benefits Kent/London border PWR contacts: Emily Powell & Sammy Messenger ARE YOU A DESIGN ENGINEER WITH A COUPLE OF YEARS' INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE? LOOKING FOR A ROLE WHERE YOU CAN TAKE MORE OWNERSHIP AND DEVELOP YOUR TECHNICAL SKILLS FURTHER? This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer with some solid postgraduate in industry experience to join a growing New Product Development team within a well-established manufacturing business operating in the healthcare sector. The role offers genuine involvement across the full product lifecycle, working closely with experienced engineers and manufacturing teams to design, develop and refine products used internationally. The role includes: Designing and developing new products for international markets, including the USProducing and modifying 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorksCreating and maintaining product drawings, specifications and technical documentationSupporting product testing, validation and design improvement activitiesLiaising with manufacturing, quality and operations to ensure designs are fit for manufactureEnsuring designs meet relevant regulatory and compliance requirementsSupporting overseas collaboration as required What we're looking for: A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similarAround 2-3 years' experience in a design engineering or product development roleConfident use of SolidWorks in a commercial environment (PDM exposure beneficial)Experience supporting products through testing and into manufactureA hands-on, practical approach with strong attention to detailGood communication skills and the confidence to work cross-functionally Why join? Salary of £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience (negotiable dependent on experienceOpportunity to take on more responsibility without being thrown in at the deep endExposure to regulated product design within the healthcare sectorFlexible working hoursCompany pension scheme25 days holiday + bank holidaysClear progression as the NPD function continues to grow