Product Design Engineer
Are you a hands-on Product Design Engineer with a passion for turning ideas into robust, manufacturable products? A leading UK-based product design and manufacturing business is growing its engineering team and is looking for a Product Design Engineer with 2 years’ industry experience, including exposure to plastic injection moulding, to support the development of innovative, high-performance products.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, design-led environment where creativity and engineering rigour go hand in hand.
You’ll be involved throughout the full product lifecycle — from early concept development through to detailed design, prototyping, and production support — gaining exposure to real-world engineering challenges and hands-on development.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Product Design Engineer
Supporting the design and development of physical products from concept through to production
Translating creative ideas into practical, manufacturable engineering solutions
Developing detailed CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings
Designing components and assemblies suitable for plastic injection moulding, considering draft angles, wall thickness, tooling constraints, and material behaviour
Building and testing prototypes, rigs, and functional mock-ups to validate concepts
Assisting with material selection, mechanisms, tolerances, and manufacturing methods
Producing clear design documentation, test reports, and presentation materials
Collaborating closely with senior designers, engineers, suppliers, toolmakers, and clients
Contributing positively to a collaborative, high-performing studio environment
About You as a Product Design Engineer:You’re a technically capable Product Design Engineer with a strong interest in both design and engineering. You enjoy problem-solving, learning through hands-on development, and seeing products progress from sketch to production.
You will bring:
2 years’ industry experience in product design or mechanical/product engineering
Exposure to plastic injection moulding, including design for manufacture and tooling considerations
A solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and production constraints
Confidence working with physical prototypes and workshop tools
A curious, proactive mindset and willingness to challenge assumptions
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
Tools & Experience:
Proficiency in SolidWorks for parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings
Exposure to simulation tools (FEA/CFD) beneficial but not essential
Strong visual communication skills including sketching, CAD visuals, and presentations
Experience with electronics, sensors, or microcontroller-based prototyping (Arduino/Raspberry Pi desirable)
Working knowledge of Adobe Suite and MS Office
Practical workshop experience and hands-on approach to prototyping
Experience & Education
Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant industry experience
Experience contributing to products designed for plastic injection moulding and volume manufacture
What’s on Offer
Full-time permanent role based in a modern Hampshire studio
Flexi-time around core hours and a half-day finish on Fridays
Salary dependent on experience — expectations discussed upfront
Opportunity to grow technically and professionally within a high-calibre design environment
If this role sounds of interest, please get in touch with Bella at ReeVR Talent or click APPLY NOW