Design Engineer – Door Hardware Job Title: Design Engineer – Door Hardware Job Reference: (phone number removed) Industry Sector: Design Engineer, Product Development Engineer, R&D, Hardware, Architectural Ironmongery, Handrails, Balustrades, Accessibility Products, Door Closers, Hinges, Automatic Doors, Access Control, Door Hardware, Ironmongery, Locks, Latches, Door Furniture, Washrooms, Door hardware, Doorsets Location: Cannock Remuneration: £35,000 - £45,000 Benefits: Pension, life assurance (4x salary), 26 days annual leave The role of the Design Engineer – Door Hardware will involve: * Design Engineer position dealing with a high end manufactured range of door and window hardware such as: locks, hinges, handles, knockers, letter plates, lock cylinders * Design and develop new locking systems and hardware, from concept to production * Utilise 2D/3D CAD tools to create models, drawings, and prototypes * Collaborate with colleagues across R&D, manufacturing, and sales to ensure products meet customer needs and can be produced efficiently * Conduct research on materials, technologies, and industry trends to inform designs * Test prototypes, analyse results, and refine designs for performance, safety, and cost * Prepare technical documents and contribute to product pages * Contribute to ideas for improving current product ranges The ideal applicant will be...