Senior Product Design Engineer

Senior Product Design Engineer

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.