Product Design Engineer

Job Description

Product/Industrial Design Engineer – SolidWorks | Up to £45,000 | Consumer Electronics

Location: Southampton Area

Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

️ Industry: Consumer Electronics / Product Development

Are you a passionate Product or Industrial Design Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? Do you have a flair for 3D design and an interest in developing innovative, consumer-focused electronic products?

I’m partnered with a rapidly growing international electronics company with an expanding product range and new market ambitions who are looking for a talented Product Design Engineer to join our in-house design team and play a key role in shaping future innovations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Take concepts from sketch to reality – producing initial ideas, sketches, and final production-ready CAD models.
• Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Design products with plastics and other materials, focusing on Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Work cross-functionally within multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of exciting briefs.
• Conduct research into new materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods.
• Be instrumental in new product development (NPD) – generating ideas and contributing to the long-term roadmap.
• Continuously improve existing products to maintain competitive edge.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams in the UK and the Far East to bring your designs into full-scale production.

About You:

• Degree-qualified in Product Design, Industrial Design, or similar (BA/BSc).
• Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD tools.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a product or industrial design role.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is an advantage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and keen to see designs through to manufacture.
• Please note: Non-smokers only, due to company policy.

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing, innovative company with global reach.
• Work on a diverse range of products from concept to production.
• Gain exposure to international supply chains and cutting-edge manufacturing.
• Excellent opportunity for career development within a dynamic design team.

Ready to shape the next of electronic products?

Apply now with your CV and portfolio!