REED CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Senior Product Design Engineer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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