Location: Kidderminster
Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
Senior Product Design Engineer | SolidWorks | Product Development | Manufacturing
Are you an experienced Product Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept through to manufacture?
We're recruiting for a growing and well-established manufacturing business seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer to join their team in Kidderminster. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in new product development, R&D initiatives, and continuous improvement projects while working closely with production and operational teams.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative products, creating production-ready designs using SolidWorks, and ensuring products meet relevant industry standards and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop new products from concept through to manufacture.
Produce detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation using SolidWorks and other CAD/CAM packages.
Improve and optimise existing products to enhance quality, performance, and cost efficiency.
Support research and development activities and contribute to future product innovation.
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, including BSEN standards and CE marking requirements.
Generate manufacturing programmes and support the transition from design to production.
Collaborate with estimating, surveying, production, and operations teams to deliver projects successfully.
Support continuous improvement across design and manufacturing processes.About You
Previous experience in a Product Design Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, or similar position.
Proficient in SolidWorks and the creation of manufacturing drawings.
Strong understanding of manufacturing environments and production processes.
Experience working with sheet metal, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing would be advantageous.
Knowledge of engineering standards and product compliance requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Comfortable working closely with production and cross-functional teams.What's On Offer?
£37,000 - £42,000 salary depending on experience.
Opportunity to influence new product development and innovation.
Varied project work across design, development, and manufacturing.
Stable, growing business with long-term career prospects.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.To apply, please submit your CV today for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity
Salary description
£37000.00 - £42000.00 per year