Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer

Location: Suffolk

Department: Technical

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000



Full On-Site 5 days a week



Reporting to the Head of Technical, the Senior Design Engineer will be an integral part of the design team, responsible for both customer-specific projects and internal product development. You’ll take full ownership of designing injection moulding projects and manage them from initial concept and CAD modelling through to prototyping and verification. This role requires a solid understanding of design and development of injection moulded plastics, as well as system integration to create effective product solutions.



Your Responsibilities



Lead and support the design and development of injection moulded and fabricated plastic products from concept to production, including 3D modelling and engineering drawings

Work across multiple projects, adapting to changing requirements and schedules while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions

Manage and ensure project delivery in line with time, budget, and technical specifications

Complete and oversee design changes according to company processes

Liaise with external suppliers (toolmakers, material providers) and customers to ensure expectations are met

Collaborate with internal departments (production, planning, purchasing, sales) to support product development

Participate in and lead design reviews providing insightful feedback and creative improvements

Use the MRP system to generate and manage Bills of Materials effectivelyRequired qualifications:



An engineering/design qualification (BEng/BSc, HND, HNC, BTEC or similar)Skills:



Proficient in 3D CAD systems (Solid Edge , SolidWorks also considered)

Proven experience in product design, drawing creation, and team supervision/management

Strong knowledge of engineering thermoplastics, injection moulding, and machining processes

Ability to clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Deep understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacture), cost analysis, and team management

Skilled in DFMEA, PFMEA, and design qualification processes

Capable of conceptualising, designing, and validating products to customer requirements

Experience working with external toolmakers and internal cross-functional teams

Ability to peer review moulded component designs

Strong task and project prioritisation skills

Experience with injection mould tooling and part design

Proficient in tolerance analysisGreat to Haves:



Previous work in a manufacturing environment

CAM software knowledge (preferably MasterCAM)

Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems

General understanding of electronic design principles

Experience using 3D printing and rapid prototyping technologies