Product Design Engineer
Haydock
Up to £55,000
We’re supporting a growing, family-owned thermoformed food packaging manufacturer in Haydock who are looking to strengthen their NPD and in-house tooling capability.
This is a hands-on role in a busy SME environment where you’ll take products from concept through to production, with real influence over design, tooling and process improvement.
The Role
* Design and develop thermoformed plastic packaging to customer specification
* Create 3D models and detailed 2D drawings using SolidWorks (or similar)
* Apply key thermoforming principles (draft angles, shrinkage, de-nest features etc.)
* Design, manage and commission in-house tooling projects
* Programme CNC milling machines for prototyping and tooling manufacture
* Develop production-ready prototypes using modelboard and CAM software
* Work closely with Engineering, Production and Sales teams
* Support customer discussions and translate concepts into manufacturable designs
* Drive improvements in tooling performance, material usage and time to market
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in thermoformed plastic packaging
* Strong SolidWorks (or similar 3D CAD) capability
* Hands-on tooling and CNC/CAM experience
* Understanding of food-grade / GMP environments
* Commercial awareness and ability to work directly with customers
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing SME
The Opportunity
* Join a stable, privately owned manufacturer with long-term growth plans
* Real autonomy and influence over NPD direction
* Opportunity to develop and lead as the business expands
* 40-hour week, Monday–Friday
* £55,000 basic + paid overtime
* 30 days holiday including bank holidays