Innovation & Development Engineer Cardiff £35,000 - £42 ,00 per annum pension, life insurance. An exciting opportunity to join a successful award-winning market leader, who has supplied high-quality products around the world. Salary & Benefits: A starting salary of up to £35,000 - £42,000 9% company pension (5% employer contribution 4% employee contribution) up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Sick pay scheme Life insurance Free on-site car parking Excellent training and development Roles & Responsibilities: Lead the development of new door designs, features, and hardware to enhance product offerings. Conduct research and analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and regulatory changes influencing product innovation. Drive value-engineering initiatives to optimise manufacturing efficiency and profitability while maintaining product function and quality. Address product development needs arising from customer complaints, procurement requirements, or quality concerns. Ensure all development projects follow the structured Innovation & Development process and align with IQC priorities. Produce detailed 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks to support design and manufacturing processes. Document project progress, design iterations, and technical specifications in accordance with business protocols Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field. Proven experience in product development, engineering design, or innovation within a manufacturing environment. Experience working with SolidWorks or similar CAD software. Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry standards relevant to door and hardware development is an advantage. Experience in value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives is desirable. Strong technical and engineering knowledge related to product design and development. Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modelling and technical drawing creation. Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop innovative and practical solutions. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and market demands in the industry. Project management skills to manage multiple development projects effectively. If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell. If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. ADZN1_UKTJ