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 Graduate Product Design Engineer (SolidWorks) 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). Cur...