6,689 Component Design Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Test Rig & Component Design Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

Vehicle and Rig Test Operations forms the backbone of our client’s internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test.

The Facility & Technology Development Team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core areas delivering physical test plans. 

The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for the wider business, project leading from concept through to delivery.

The role will see the associate lead the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures in support of the core cycle plan across all the Engineering Labs test areas. These rigs will vary from component to system level or full vehicle testing.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Designing test rigs and components using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6) from concept to delivery Creating 2D drawings for manufacture of parts at our client’s Internal Workshops and External Suppliers.
• Liaising with customers to identify testing requirements and ensuring test rigs are capable of the task liaising with Workshop Fitters and Supervisors.
• Managing and planning workload to ensure on time delivery of test rigs.
• Validating Junior Team Members designs and technical drawings.
• Validation of designs using appropriate methods e.g., Hand Calculations, kinematics, MBS (Multibody Simulations), FEA/CAE.
• Creating technical reports.

 Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Testing Methodologies relating to the testing of road vehicles.
• Knowledge of vehicle architecture, components and mechanical systems.
• Experienced CAD user for 3D modelling.
• Ability to produce and interpret 2D complex detailed drawings in order to prepare parts for manufacture and assembly.
• Understanding of various manufacturing techniques and how to optimise designs accordingly.
• Ability to manage workload, priorities, identify issues and solutions using own initiative.
• Ability to resolve technical and process issues promptly.

Mechanical Design Engineer (Product Development)
45,000 - 50,000 + Hybrid + Progression + Training + Benefits
Wembley

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar with a background knowledge of Solidworks and looking for a step into Project Management? Are you looking to work for a growing company who make pioneering instruments for scientific research, who offer routes to progress, the ability to work on a variety of fast-moving projects and work on a hybrid basis?

On offer is the opportunity to join a leading scientific research company specializing in advanced measurement instruments used across multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, materials science, and petrochemicals. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, the company provides technological solutions that address key global challenges. You will be part of a team that values precision, technical expertise, and continuous development.

This varied role, will see you responsible for the design and drawing of key products and components in both 2D and 3D using Solidworks, you will complete new design concepts, focus on continuous improvement of existing products and be developed in the project management aspect of the lifecycle, including bill of materials, costings and NPI. This is a Monday to Friday, 37.5 hour week with 1 day a week working from home.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar that is looking for a new challenge, by stepping into a projects based design role with a leading scienific company, who make a real difference to the industry and give you opportunities to progress.

The Role:

• Project Management of Existing and New Product Design
• Design using Solidworks and AutoCAD of Products and Components
• Continuous Improvement
• BOM's, Costings and Supplier Management
• Mon - Fri (9AM - 5PM), hybrid working

The Person:

• Mechanical Design Engineer or similar
• Solidworks background
• Looking for a new challenge by running Projects
• Commutable to Wembley

Reference: 21201A

Keywords: Mechanical Design, Design, Design Engineer, CAD, CAD Technician, Engineer, Solidworks, 3D, 2D, AutoCAD, Wembley, London, Project Manager, Project Engineer

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Mechanical Design Engineer (Product Development)
45,000 - 50,000 + Hybrid + Progression + Training + Benefits
Wembley

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar with a background knowledge of Solidworks and looking for a step into Project Management? Are you looking to work for a growing company who make pioneering instruments for scientific research, who offer routes to progress, the ability to work on a variety of fast-moving projects and work on a hybrid basis?

On offer is the opportunity to join a leading scientific research company specializing in advanced measurement instruments used across multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, materials science, and petrochemicals. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, the company provides technological solutions that address key global challenges. You will be part of a team that values precision, technical expertise, and continuous development.

This varied role, will see you responsible for the design and drawing of key products and components in both 2D and 3D using Solidworks, you will complete new design concepts, focus on continuous improvement of existing products and be developed in the project management aspect of the lifecycle, including bill of materials, costings and NPI. This is a Monday to Friday, 37.5 hour week with 1 day a week working from home.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar that is looking for a new challenge, by stepping into a projects based design role with a leading scienific company, who make a real difference to the industry and give you opportunities to progress.

The Role:

• Project Management of Existing and New Product Design
• Design using Solidworks and AutoCAD of Products and Components
• Continuous Improvement
• BOM's, Costings and Supplier Management
• Mon - Fri (9AM - 5PM), hybrid working

The Person:

• Mechanical Design Engineer or similar
• Solidworks background
• Looking for a new challenge by running Projects
• Commutable to Wembley

Reference: 21201A

Keywords: Mechanical Design, Design, Design Engineer, CAD, CAD Technician, Engineer, Solidworks, 3D, 2D, AutoCAD, Wembley, London, Project Manager, Project Engineer

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

We are working with one of our esteemed clients in the building materials industry, known for their exceptional work and impressive growth. They are currently looking for an experienced Product Development Engineer to join their team based in Swadlincote.

In this role, you will play a key part in the development, testing, and optimisation of both new and existing construction products and solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential as you work to bring practical, sustainable, and market-leading products to life. The construction industry is undergoing significant regulatory changes, and this presents a unique chance to drive real innovation.

Key Responsibilities of the Product Development Engineer:

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of existing product lines through technical modifications, cost efficiency, and performance enhancements.
li>Supporting the development of new products that prioritise efficiency and user considerations.
• Collaborating with various internal teams, including manufacturing, finance, innovation, and marketing, to ensure product feasibility and performance, providing you with valuable insights into the product lifecycle.
• Completing tasks diligently to meet project schedules and deliverables, while developing strong project management fundamentals.
• Preparing internal technical documentation, including test reports, specifications, design drawings, and patent support information.
• Participating in cross-functional project teams and innovation workshops.
• Undertaking additional tasks as needed, offering broad exposure to different business areas to support your learning journey.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• A degree in Construction Engineering, Product Development, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, with a passion for product innovation and sustainability.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong IT literacy and proficiency in key design software, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD packages.
• A willingness to travel occasionally to production facilities or construction sites as required.

Benefits Product Development Engineer:

• Our client offers a competitive salary, negotiable up to £35,000 per annum, complemented by a 5% performance bonus.
li>Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Full time/permanent during regular office hours from Monday to Friday.

Linkster are Recruitment Specialists based in Ashby De La Zouch covering the West and East Midlands area across the great historic cities of Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. We provide temporary, contract and permanent recruitment services across the supply chain sector, from engineering and warehousing, to manufacturing and clerical.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

LEEDS

PERMANENT

Our client, a engineering business with a global footprint, have a exciting new position for a Development Engineer to join their team.

As the Product Development Engineer, you will be expected to work as part of a team to solve complex fluid power related problems, there will be an emphasis on new product development, but also to develop and enhance existing products.In this role, the ideal candidate will be able to collaborate and work as part of an engineering team, youwill also spend a portion of yourtime in a hands on production environment. The ideal product development engineer will also be working with external customers which may sometimes require travel to their location.

Experience in high pressure hydraulic piston pump or valve experience is a must, and you must have proven experience in thisfield.

Product Design and Development

• Design and development of hydraulic components and systems
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using advanced CAD software
• Utilize simulation software such as CFD and FEA
• Design systems that optimize energy consumption and performance
• Work with remote monitoring and associated sensors and hardware
• Understand fluid power application requirements in various markets.
• Assist production in analysing failures to determine root cause and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop test procedures and conduct prototype validation testing.
• Work with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop and update production processes and specifications to ensure quality and performance of components.

Candidate

As the ideal product development engineer, your role will be primarily office based (no remote working), you will need to visit/work on the shop floor from time to time, so there is a degree of physical work involved.

You will ideally be degree educated in mechanical engineering, or related, have experience in fluid design or working within fluid power industry, with high pressure hydraulic piston pump or valve experienceand a track record in successful engineering projects.

With all this experience it will be a given that you have the technical and soft skills to be a success in the role.

This is a permanent role where you will be expected to work regular office hours with a lunchtime finish on a Friday ( 36 hours ).

Package

The right product development engineer will be rewarded, the salary will be market leading, as will the benefits package and you will have free parking within walking distance of Leeds centre !

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward thinking company that looks after its employees and values their input into the future success of the business.

This vacancy is being advertised by AMF Recruitment Ltd, a specialist recruitment business supporting the Manufacturing Industry.

Product Development Engineer
Hailsham, East Sussex
Full Time | Permanent
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
37 hours per week, Monday–Friday
  
Are you an experienced Product Development Engineer looking to take ownership of a product range with real impact? This role offers the chance to lead innovation, quality, and cost optimisation across a core suite of mechanical products, supporting leading-edge scientific and high-precision engineering sectors.
  
As a Product Development Engineer, you’ll manage one of our key product ranges from concept to improvement—driving innovation, delivering improvements, reducing cost, and enhancing quality. You’ll work across NPI, value engineering, supplier liaison, and product lifecycle management, balancing hands-on mechanical knowledge with strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills.
  
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead product innovation, cost optimisation, and lifecycle support for an assigned product range
li>Reverse-engineer and benchmark competitor products to improve competitive position
• Manage NPI feasibility studies, development timelines, and stakeholder updates
• Create CAD BOMs, engineering packs, and support prototype build and test
• Identify and implement quality improvements and lead 8D root cause analysis
• Provide technical support for production, procurement, and customer quotations
• Support engineering changes and ensure up-to-date BOMs and documentation
• Apply value engineering strategies and assist with make/buy analysis
• Ensure compliance with DFM and BS 888 standards

  
Requirements Essential:

< i>HNC/D in Mechanical and Production Engineering
• Proven background in component and assembly-level product engineering
• CAD skills (preferably PTC Creo 5 or above)
• Hands-on and practical approach to design and prototyping
• Knowledge of DFM principles and technical documentation
• Microsoft Office and 3D CAD proficiency
• Root Cause Analysis / 8D investigation experience

Desirable:

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics
• Practical machining or mechanical build background (milling, turning, assembly)

 
TPA are a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client.
If you think you are a close fit for this position, please do apply and we will also register you for any upcoming positions that may be suitable. You must have the Right to work in the UK.

Product Development Engineer
£38.25ph umbrella (Inside IR35)
12 Months
Purpose of the role
You will provide engineering support to the Artillery team to ensure the delivery of projects within the team. Working with the Portfolio Manager and reporting to the Senior Product Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the programmes/projects include appropriate engineering development activity to achieve a robust solution. The activities will be planned with robust estimates for completion with sound risk mitigation built in. The position will be primarily based at the BAE Systems Land UK site in Glascoed, Monmouthshire on a four-day working pattern within a hybrid-working environment, occasional travel to other customer, manufacturing and test and evaluation sites will be necessary.
Core Duties
Typical Duties include:
• Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for new and legacy products
• Generating Safety Case Paperwork and Technical documentation relating to the service use of products
• Conducting and managing product and process design, development, test, manufacture and evaluation activities. Ensuring that safety remains the highest priority in the working practices of yourself and the team
• Conducting and managing trials in a safe and suitable manner, from planning through to trials execution to reporting and presenting conclusions
• Application of effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle supporting design reviews from concept to disposal
• Configuration and maintenance of Engineering Bills of Materials for products
• Product design and evaluation / down selection e.g. Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Support the generation of costed proposals for external customers


Safety:
? The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained. This includes co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose intended. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029).
? The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety, ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained, understood, implemented and followed by their team. This includes co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training reporting work-related hazards or incidents, using all equipment for the purpose intended, setting high standards for SHE, leading by example and establishing the expectation that others do the same promoting risk awareness, ensuring that risks are assessed and adequately controlled, encouraging the team to report incidents and defects and make suggestions to improve SHE standards and ensuring actions to address SHE issues are prioritised and resourced appropriately. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029).
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
Strong technical writing skills: reports, specifications and technical documentation
• Experience of product design analysis techniques (Pugh, DFMEA, FTA)
• Experience of process design analysis techniques (PCP, PFMEA)
• Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture
• Safety Management - IOSH Managing Safety/NEBOSH Certificate
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing in a high hazard environment
• A working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design
• Safety Case experience for product qualification evidence gathering.

Shape the future of heavy engineering innovation as the Product Development Manager – lead global product development from Gloucester with international travel and top-tier benefits.

This is your chance to join a globally recognised engineering innovator supplying complex mechanical products to a worldwide customer base. With cutting-edge design, hands-on manufacturing and deep-rooted industry partnerships, this business values agility, precision and international collaboration. You'll be part of a forward-thinking leadership team driving next-generation product innovation.

• Salary from £50,000 to £5,000 , depending on experience

• Bonus scheme of 5,000 to 0,000 based on clear performance milestones

• 23 days holiday (TBC) plus