Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Product Design Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. Duties: Product Design Engineering focuses on designing and developing new or existing products, components, or assemblies including: Applying engineering principles to develop mechanical, electronic, or chemical products that meet customer technical/functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements Conducting mathematical modelling to determine if proposed designs are technically feasible Supporting and participating in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes May also be involved with designing product specific manufacturing production processes and equipment. Responsibilities typically include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.