The Role
The Senior Product Design Engineer will play a key role in the design and development of new and existing products, ensuring they meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
You will be responsible for producing detailed CAD drawings, developing manufacturing programmes, and working closely with production teams to ensure designs transition smoothly into manufacture. The role will also involve research and development activities aimed at improving existing products and creating new solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Product Design & Development
1. Design and develop new products in line with relevant industry standards and regulations
2. Identify opportunities for new product development through research and market awareness
3. Improve and refine existing products to enhance performance, quality and cost efficiency
4. Contribute to ongoing research and development initiatives
CAD & Manufacturing Programmes
5. Produce detailed product drawings and technical specifications using CAD/CAM software
6. Develop production programmes to support efficient manufacturing processes
7. Liaise with internal teams to ensure drawings meet project and production requirements
8. Continuously review and improve design and CAD workflows
Manufacturing Collaboration
9. Work closely with production teams to ensure designs align with manufacturing capabilities
10. Provide technical support to optimise production processes and workflows
11. Support the implementation of best practice design and manufacturing methods
Project Work
12. Support projects from concept through to final production
13. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope
14. Ensure design documentation integrates effectively with manufacturing systems
The Person
15. Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification
16. Strong experience using CAD/CAM software, ideally including SolidWorks
17. Experience working with sheet metal and fabrication machinery
18. Knowledge of CNC programming, particularly for laser cutting or punching machines
19. Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements
20. Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
21. Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Benefits
22. Supportive and collaborative working environment
23. Opportunity to work on innovative product development projects
24. Career progression opportunities within a growing business
25. Competitive salary and benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Product Design Engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.
For more information or to apply, please contact Hewett Recruitment.