Permanent
Design Engineer
Michael Page
Newcastle upon Tyne
Posted: 01 June 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 01 July 2026
Ref: 225181419
A highly innovative Design Engineer role focused on driving new product development within electromechanical systems. You''ll own the full lifecycle from concept through to production, playing a key role in launching brand-new products to market.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established engineering business known for developing technically advanced, market-leading products. With a strong pipeline of new product introduction activity, they are investing in design capability to support future growth and innovation.
Description
Key responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end NPD projects, from concept generation through to manufacture.
- Design and develop electromechanical products using CAD, supported by FEA.
- Respond to legislative and regulatory changes by driving product updates and redesigns.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing and supply chain.
- Support product management activity across new and existing product lines.
- Ensure designs are optimised for manufacture across moulding, fabrication and metal forming processes.
- Contribute to the development of new technologies and product innovation strategies.
Profile
The successful candidate:
- Proven experience driving NPD/NPI projects within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in electromechanical product design.
- Experience using CAD, with exposure to simulation tools such as FEA.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including moulding, fabrication and metal forming.
- Commercially aware, with an understanding of product lifecycle and product management.
- Proactive and motivated, ideally looking for a fresh challenge in a highly innovative environment.
- Suitable for both mid-level engineers and more senior individuals (with potential to support junior hires).
Job Offer
What''s on offer:
- Salary: -45,000 - -50,000.
- Competitive holidays and pension offering.
- Electric vehicle scheme.
- Opportunity to work on brand-new product development initiatives.
- Clear progression pathway within an expanding design team.
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