Design Engineer
Job Description
Design Engineer \n\nCardiff\n\n£35,000 - £42 ,00 per annum + pension, life insurance.\n\nAn exciting opportunity to join a successful award-winning market leader, who has supplied high-quality products around the world.\n\nSalary & Benefits:\n\nA starting salary of up to £35,000 - £42,000\n9% company pension (5% employer contribution + 4% employee contribution)\nup to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays\nSick pay scheme\nLife insurance\nFree on-site car parking\nExcellent training and development \n\nRoles & Responsibilities:\n\nLead the development of new features, and hardware to enhance product offerings.\nConduct research and analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and regulatory changes influencing product innovation.\nDrive value-engineering initiatives to optimise manufacturing efficiency and profitability while maintaining product function and quality.\nAddress product development needs arising from customer complaints, procurement requirements, or quality concerns.\nEnsure all development projects follow the structured Innovation & Development process and align with IQC priorities.\nProduce detailed 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks to support design and manufacturing processes.\nDocument project progress, design iterations, and technical specifications in accordance with business protocolsKnowledge, Skills & Experience:\n\nDegree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.\nProven experience in product development, engineering design, or innovation within a manufacturing environment.\nExperience working with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.\nUnderstanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.\nKnowledge of regulatory compliance and industry standards relevant to development is an advantage.\nExperience in value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives is desirable.\nStrong technical and engineering knowledge related to product design and development.\nProficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modelling and technical drawing creation.\nAnalytical and problem-solving skills to develop innovative and practical solutions.\nStrong understanding of regulatory requirements and market demands in the industry.\nProject management skills to manage multiple development projects effectively.If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell. \n\nIf you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.\n\nHunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.\n\nPlease note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.\n\nFor the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business