Product Design Engineer
Salary: Up to £40,000
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Nr Topsham
A growing, internationally recognised manufacturer of outdoor and technology-integrated equipment is seeking a talented and ambitious Product Design Engineer to join its in-house design and engineering team.
With a strong pipeline of new product development projects and continued global growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of innovative products - from early concept through to production manufacturing. You'll work on market-leading solutions used in demanding outdoor, transport and industrial environments worldwide.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys developing physical products, building prototypes and collaborating closely with engineering, supply chain and commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
Research, design, prototype and test new product concepts from initial idea through to production.
Present design concepts and feasibility proposals to internal teams and external partners.
Build prototypes and conduct in-house testing in workshop and real-world environments.
Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support tooling cost reviews.
Work closely with global suppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable and production-ready.
Review and approve production samples.
Create renders and animations to support marketing and product launches.
Requirements
Minimum 4 years' experience in product design or design engineering.
Degree in Product Design, Design Engineering or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience managing and delivering projects independently.
Experience developing products with integrated electronics, ideally low-voltage or automotive-style systems.
Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
High proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred); experience with FEA and rendering desirable.
Hands-on workshop, prototyping and model-making skills.
Desirable Skills
Experience collaborating with electronics engineers and certification processes.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Experience working in fast-paced product development environments.
What's on Offer
Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience.
Opportunity to work on innovative, real-world physical products.
Collaborative in-house design and engineering environment.
Exposure to global manufacturing and supply chains.
A varied, hands-on role with strong ownership and impact.
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