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Our client, a long-established and respected engineering manufacturer based near Dudley, is currently looking to recruit a Design & Development Engineer to join their innovative R&D team.

The company is known for designing and producing high-quality fittings and valve solutions, supplying into a wide range of sectors including domestic, commercial, industrial, HVAC, and marine. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and technical excellence, they are investing heavily in product innovation and manufacturing capabilities to support ongoing growth.

• Originate innovative design concepts in response to new product briefs provided by the Marketing team.
• Develop concepts into fully engineered products, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, cost efficiency, and suitability for manufacturing.
• Review existing and proposed products to identify opportunities for design improvements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and attend development and project meetings as required.
• Work closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, and other departments to develop effective and practical product solutions.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and idea generation activities to address industry challenges and create original product propositions.
• Play an active, hands-on role in the manufacture and testing of prototype products to refine and validate new concepts.
• Support internal and external stakeholders by providing expert responses to technical queries across the business

• Minimum 2 years' experience in CAD design (ideally Autodesk Inventor), with strong proficiency in creating detailed component and assembly drawings.
• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering - not just desk-based design, but actively involved in prototyping, testing, and developing physical products.
• Proven experience in product development and design of components such as fittings, bearings, fasteners, or similar parts used in assembled products.
• Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a CAD-related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to generate original design concepts and develop them into production-ready products.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and practical knowledge of design for manufacture (DFM).
• Background in new product development within a manufacturing environment, with knowledge of materials and material applications.
• Familiarity with plumbing fittings or similar mechanical components is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of simulation tools such as ANSYS - Advantageous

• Salary 32,000 - 35,000
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours between 09:00 - 15:00
• Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Organisational social gatherings

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Our client, a long-established and respected engineering manufacturer based near Dudley, is currently looking to recruit a Design & Development Engineer to join their innovative R&D team.

The company is known for designing and producing high-quality fittings and valve solutions, supplying into a wide range of sectors including domestic, commercial, industrial, HVAC, and marine. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and technical excellence, they are investing heavily in product innovation and manufacturing capabilities to support ongoing growth.

• Originate innovative design concepts in response to new product briefs provided by the Marketing team.
• Develop concepts into fully engineered products, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, cost efficiency, and suitability for manufacturing.
• Review existing and proposed products to identify opportunities for design improvements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and attend development and project meetings as required.
• Work closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, and other departments to develop effective and practical product solutions.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and idea generation activities to address industry challenges and create original product propositions.
• Play an active, hands-on role in the manufacture and testing of prototype products to refine and validate new concepts.
• Support internal and external stakeholders by providing expert responses to technical queries across the business

• Minimum 2 years' experience in CAD design (ideally Autodesk Inventor), with strong proficiency in creating detailed component and assembly drawings.
• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering - not just desk-based design, but actively involved in prototyping, testing, and developing physical products.
• Proven experience in product development and design of components such as fittings, bearings, fasteners, or similar parts used in assembled products.
• Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a CAD-related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to generate original design concepts and develop them into production-ready products.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and practical knowledge of design for manufacture (DFM).
• Background in new product development within a manufacturing environment, with knowledge of materials and material applications.
• Familiarity with plumbing fittings or similar mechanical components is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of simulation tools such as ANSYS - Advantageous

• Salary 32,000 - 35,000
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours between 09:00 - 15:00
• Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Organisational social gatherings

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

• Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
  
  
• Proven experience in a mechanical design or product development role
  
  
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
  
  
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and design for manufacture (DFM)
  
  
• Ability to take a product from concept through to production
  
  
• Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  
  
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
  
  

• Designing new products and developing improvements to existing products
  
  
• Creating 3D CAD models and detailed technical drawings
  
  
• Prototyping, testing, and validating new designs
  
  
• Working closely with production, quality, and purchasing teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-efficiency
  
  
• Conducting design reviews and risk assessments
  
  
• Maintaining accurate documentation throughout the product development lifecycle
  
  

Our client, a long-established and respected engineering manufacturer based near Dudley, is currently looking to recruit a Design & Development Engineer to join their innovative R&D team.

The company is known for designing and producing high-quality fittings and valve solutions, supplying into a wide range of sectors including domestic, commercial, industrial, HVAC, and marine. With a strong focus .

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Design & Development Engineer

Cardiff

£35,000 - £2 ,00 per annum + pension, life insurance.

An exciting opportunity to join a successful award-winning market leader, who has supplied high-quality products around the world.

Salary & Benefits:

• A starting salary of up to 5,000 - 2,000
• 9% company pension (5% employer contribution + 4% employee contribution)
• up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Life insurance
• Free on-site car parking
• Excellent training and development

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of new door designs, features, and hardware to enhance product offerings.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and regulatory changes influencing product innovation.
• Drive value-engineering initiatives to optimise manufacturing efficiency and profitability while maintaining product function and quality.
• Address product development needs arising from customer complaints, procurement requirements, or quality concerns.
• Ensure all development projects follow the structured Innovation & Development process and align with IQC priorities.
• Produce detailed 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks to support design and manufacturing processes.
• Document project progress, design iterations, and technical specifications in accordance with business protocols

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience in product development, engineering design, or innovation within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry standards relevant to door and hardware development is an advantage.
• Experience in value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives is desirable.
• Strong technical and engineering knowledge related to product design and development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modelling and technical drawing creation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop innovative and practical solutions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and market demands in the industry.
• Project management skills to manage multiple development projects effectively.

If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

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Role: Electro- Mechanical Design Development Engineer

Location: Dundee

Onsite: 3-4x days per week

Salary 50,000 - 55,000

Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday - Friday)

About the role:

We're looking for a creative and hands-on Advanced Development Engineer with a strong background in electro-mechanical systems to lead the design and development of breakthrough technologies for next-generation aquaculture solutions. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics integration, and real-world systems engineering.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll be responsible for owning early-stage development-from interpreting requirements and generating system concepts to delivering near-production-level prototypes ready for field testing. You'll operate independently in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where your ability to think holistically and build practically will directly shape the future of sustainable food production.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the end-to-end development of innovative technologies, with a focus on concept generation, electro-mechanical design, and high quality functional prototyping.
• Operating independently and proactively in a highly autonomous role, while maintaining alignment with strategic goals and engineering leadership.
• Building and testing high quality physical prototypes to evaluate performance, validate ideas, and inform design iterations.
• Applying a strong grasp of design principles and prototype manufacturing techniques across fabrication, plastic fabrication, machining (metal and plastic) and rapid protoyping.
• Where required, ideally you will be able to produce CAD models, technical drawings, and supporting documentation using SolidWorks CAD.
• Conducting design analysis,to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and safety targets.
• Collaborating with software, mechanical and electrical teams to ensure overall system performance.
• Contributing technical insight to proposals and product planning discussions.
• Sharing knowledge and mentoring junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

The skills and experience you need:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience developing electro-mechanical products, from early concepts to near-production prototypes.
• Proven ability to independently own product development lifecycles, including concept generation, prototyping, and iteration.
• Practical experience with mechanical design for systems incorporating electronics, sensors, actuators, or control modules.
• Strong prototyping and troubleshooting skills-comfortable building and refining integrated systems in the lab or field.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal fabrication, plastic molding, CNC machining, cabling/harnessing and rapid prototyping technologies.
• Experience with design for assembly, environmental sealing, EMI considerations, and electrical-mechanical interface design.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas across interdisciplinary teams.

How to apply?

Please send a CV to (url removed)

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Role: Electro- Mechanical Design Development Engineer

Location: Dundee

Onsite: 3-4x days per week

Salary 50,000 - 55,000

Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday - Friday)

About the role:

We're looking for a creative and hands-on Advanced Development Engineer with a strong background in electro-mechanical systems to lead the design and development of breakthrough technologies for next-generation aquaculture solutions. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics integration, and real-world systems engineering.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll be responsible for owning early-stage development-from interpreting requirements and generating system concepts to delivering near-production-level prototypes ready for field testing. You'll operate independently in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where your ability to think holistically and build practically will directly shape the future of sustainable food production.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the end-to-end development of innovative technologies, with a focus on concept generation, electro-mechanical design, and high quality functional prototyping.
• Operating independently and proactively in a highly autonomous role, while maintaining alignment with strategic goals and engineering leadership.
• Building and testing high quality physical prototypes to evaluate performance, validate ideas, and inform design iterations.
• Applying a strong grasp of design principles and prototype manufacturing techniques across fabrication, plastic fabrication, machining (metal and plastic) and rapid protoyping.
• Where required, ideally you will be able to produce CAD models, technical drawings, and supporting documentation using SolidWorks CAD.
• Conducting design analysis,to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and safety targets.
• Collaborating with software, mechanical and electrical teams to ensure overall system performance.
• Contributing technical insight to proposals and product planning discussions.
• Sharing knowledge and mentoring junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

The skills and experience you need:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of experience developing electro-mechanical products, from early concepts to near-production prototypes.
• Proven ability to independently own product development lifecycles, including concept generation, prototyping, and iteration.
• Practical experience with mechanical design for systems incorporating electronics, sensors, actuators, or control modules.
• Strong prototyping and troubleshooting skills-comfortable building and refining integrated systems in the lab or field.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal fabrication, plastic molding, CNC machining, cabling/harnessing and rapid prototyping technologies.
• Experience with design for assembly, environmental sealing, EMI considerations, and electrical-mechanical interface design.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas across interdisciplinary teams.

How to apply?

Please send a CV to (url removed)

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.

Electrical Design Engineer | Southport | £45,000

The Opportunity

A £illion leading manufacturer for the Rail sector has a requirement for a capable Design and Development Engineer, to join their Southport manufacturing site during an exciting period of growth.

With an international client base, supplying into over 30 countries worldwide, you will play an instrumental role in in the design of new LED products, within the cradle to grave production process, gaining commercial acumen, and project management exposure.

Responsibilities:

• Create innovative solutions to complex design issues as part of the product definition and design cycle
• Design concepts and preparatory work for new product development
• Producing schematic designs and PCB layouts for new and existing product lines
• Work in collaboration with engineers across the application development and engineering teams (mechanical and electronics engineers) to produce cost-effective, reliable design solutions
• Prepare schedule and cost estimates, giving appropriate consideration to technical risks
• Liaise with procurement and external suppliers for tooling, component and sub-assembly requirements
• Perform qualification testing of products and validation
• Produce test equipment specifications and plans
• Create, update and control technical drawings and documentation
• Review and check colleagues' drawings and documentation
• Conduct product safety analysis to SIL 3 as required
• Attend customer meetings (internally and externally) as required

The Candidate:

• Degree qualified within Electronics Engineering
• Experience within PCB design/ best practices for PCB layout for high-reliability products. (eCADSTAR / CADSTAR preferred)
• Experience in electronic design - analogue and digital
• Some hands on experience within manufacturing.
• Experience with embedded software (PIC and C)
• Knowledge of component obsolescence management

Location:

Southport

Salary:

5,000 plus

• Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
• 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
• Recognition events and rewards
• Free on site car parking

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