Product Development Engineer
Location: Northamptonshire
Term: Permanent
Salary: -40,000 - -45,000 per annum

An innovative engineering and manufacturing company in Northamptonshire is looking to hire a Product Development Engineer to support the continued growth and evolution of their product range. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, particularly using SolidWorks and working with sheet metal components.

The Product Development Engineer will ideally have the following:

• Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  
  
• Solid experience in product development and mechanical design
  
  
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks
  
  
• Hands-on experience with sheet metal design and fabrication
  
  
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and DFM principles
  
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  
  
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  
  

• Designing and developing new products and improving existing ones
  
  
• Creating 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
  
  
• Working closely with the production and quality teams to ensure designs are optimised for manufacture
  
  
• Conducting design reviews and supporting prototyping and testing activities
  
  
• Managing BOMs and documentation for all designs
  
  
• Ensuring compliance with relevant engineering standards and specifications