Job Description
Design Engineer - New Product Development
Salary: £45,000 | 8% employer pension contribution | 25 days holiday (+Bank Holidays) | Company-wide bonus (~5%)
Location: LE10 Hinckley, Leicestershire
We are seeking a New Product Design Engineer to join our R&D product development team, focusing on design, innovation, and new product engineering:
1. Assist in designing the electro-mechanical configuration of a product range used daily by over a million people.
2. Contribute to one of the UK's most successful export stories within our R&D team.
3. Work with a passionate, down-to-earth team that values collaboration and efficiency.
4. Engage in rapid CAD work, utilizing our in-house test facilities to refine product designs.
Key responsibilities include: value engineering, specialized product testing, component evaluation, and developing next-generation technologies.
What makes this job unique? Be part of a team responsible for creating innovative designs and technical solutions, working in a well-equipped R&D workshop with climatic chambers, prototype testing rigs, and more. Our team is proactive, collaborative, and recognized with industry awards for innovation. The role is based on-site, Monday to Friday, in a UK company committed to ongoing investment in product manufacturing and development.
Ideal candidate profile: Engineering degree, HND, or Level 4 Engineering Apprenticeship, with skills in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. Soft skills in innovation and teamwork are essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for engineers passionate about product development and innovation. The package includes a negotiable salary of £45,000, 8% pension, 25 days holiday (+Bank Holidays), and a bonus often worth around 5%.
Location is commutable from Leicester, Coventry, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Loughborough, Coalville, Ashby, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, and surrounding areas.
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