Overview
Graduate Product Design Engineer (SolidWorks / R&D)
£26,000 - £35,000 • Permanent • Swadlincote • Hybrid after probation
Graduate Product Design Engineer seeking real R&D ownership and fast progression?
Rare opportunity to sit in a brand new role developing and designing building products for the construction sector. You'll be mentored by the Group Development Director and move beyond drafting into innovation, testing and margin-aware design.
Why this role
* Direct mentorship from the Group Development Director.
* Tailored training plan; structured technical coaching.
* Hybrid working after probation.
* Clear routes into senior R&D, design leadership or commercial/sales.
* 33 days\' holiday (increasing with service), Westfield Health Cash Plan.
* Enhanced family leave, life assurance, staff discounts, spot rewards.
What you'll do
* Use SolidWorks to develop concepts, assemblies and detailed drawings for new construction products.
* Support prototyping, testing and sustainability-focused improvements.
* Analyse performance, manufacturability, pricing and margin with manufacturing and finance.
* Explore new markets and applications; prepare concise technical documentation.
* Present ideas in innovation reviews with the Group Development Director.
What you'll need
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similar.
* SolidWorks proficiency (essential).
* Curious, entrepreneurial mindset; want more than drafting.
* Clear communicator who enjoys cross-functional collaboration.
Progression
As a Graduate Product Design Engineer (SolidWorks), you'll rotate through real R&D activities—concepts, testing and commercial analysis. The new team structure and growth plans create fast pathways into senior R&D, leadership or a commercial/sales track if that's your strength.
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