2,950 Design Development jobs in the United Kingdom

The Opportunity

With a focus on the design and application of screw compressors, you will need to be self-motivated, prepared to cover a variety of responsibilities from ‘hands on’ testing and commissioning of compressors to complete Compressor Design Projects both here in the UK and in collaboration with other group companies around the world.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and development of screw compressors.
li>Management of given projects & test programmes, and operation of test stands.
• Analyse applicability, accuracy and adherence to design specifications.
• Assemble, modify, and test the company’s products at Group locations, including prototypes, and equipment with new features.
< i>Investigate, and where appropriate re-engineer existing compressor designs for better performance in respect of quality, reliability and energy efficiency.
• Working with team to setup and prepare compressors for testing incl. compressor disassemble, installation of sensors and other equipment.
• Work with outside specialist companies plus other organizations that can bring alternative solutions to the screw compressor design.
• Create and review technical drawings of compressors and associated parts for prototypes.
• To carry out testing by making sure compressor performance, and testing quality level, is appropriate. Analyse testing results, understand compressor improvement opportunities and drive implementation of changes.
li>To undertake the planning, monitoring and control/report the progress of development projects as required.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Ability to work well both individually and within a team environment.
• Flexible with the ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Willingness to vary between hands on tasks and desk-based analysis when required.
• Ability to plan and organise workload successfully.

Required Experience

• Educated to minimum degree level in the field of Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering degree.
• Advanced MS Office (Excel) experience is beneficial.
• UK driving licence is beneficial.   

Our Client-

Our client is one of world’s foremost refrigeration solutions providers.  Our key activities include the design, manufacture, installation and after sales care of refrigeration and HVAC products.

Pay & Benefits-

• 26 days annual leave
• Defined pension contribution plan
• Life Assurance
• Private medical scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Continued professional development, including study leave and financial support for role related qualifications
• Long service awards
• Eye care vouchers/Salary Extras, including shopping, hotel and travel discounts

Elevation Recruitment’s Design & Projects team is working with a forward-thinking manufacturing business to recruit a Product Development Engineer . This role is ideal for a design-focused, innovative engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to drive product innovation using new materials, processes, and technologies.

With over 100 years of manufacturing heritage and now part of a larger international group, this business offers excellent career progression, access to group-level innovation, and leadership opportunities.

You’ll join a high-impact team aligned to one of three core product value streams, supporting agile design, NPD, and commercial responsiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support NPD projects from concept to launch
• Research and integrate new materials and manufacturing processes
• Translate customer requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions
• Produce detailed design documentation and test protocols
• Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and external stakeholders
• Conduct testing, analyse data, and iterate on performance
• Support product industrialisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to ISO9001 processes and R&D sessions

About You

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years in product development, ideally with experience in new materials
• Strong CAD/design skills and understanding of engineering drawings and testing
• Aerospace experience or regulatory knowledge is a plus
• Excellent communicator, highly organised, commercially aware

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where your ideas will shape the future of innovative, market-leading products.

To learn more or apply, get in touch with the Design & Projects team at Elevation Recruitment.

Role & Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will work alongside the Design, Quality and Manufacturing teams, supporting the ongoing development of new and legacy products
• Designing components and products using SolidWorks.
• DFM
• Evaluation of new product specifications.
• Taking new customer enquiries through the development lifecycle, from prototype stage through to final test, report writing and customer handover.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience of developing Electrical - Mechanical products
• Ability to perform hands on tooling and machine set up.
• Experience of Product Testing
• GD&T
• Strong statistical & data analysis

Benefits Package:

• £38,000 - £3,000 depending on experience
• Contributory Pension
• Healthcare
• 25 days holiday
• Excellent Product training and development

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

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Are you looking to progress within your marketing career?

Do you have strong experience in Development Design?

Do you have good knowledge of SoildWorks?

Are you looking for your next exciting role within a fantastic organisation?

If you can answer yes to the above questions then this could be the PERFECT role for you!

Reed Marketing & Creative are partnered with a successfully growing B2B business, who are looking for a Development Designer to join their amazing marketing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed 3D and 2D CAD models for POS displays, using software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Interpret creative briefs and convert conceptual designs into functional, production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with account managers, creatives, suppliers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with account managers, creatives, suppliers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure designs meet structural, safety, and brand guidelines.
• Prototype and test design solutions, making iterations as needed.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within product design, POS displays and have good experience using SolidWorks.

In return you will receive a very competitive salary depending on experience + excellent benefits + Free parking when in the office.

If you are keen to know more about this fantastic opportunity as a Development Designer position, please click on the link to apply! Alternatively, you can get in touch with Bianca Halliburton at Reed Marketing & Creative in Reading

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for a Development Designer to work for an established POS/POP manufacturer based in Leicester

This is a great opportunity for an experienced development engineer looking for their next career move to work in their development office.  

The company is a fast-paced organisation, and are looking for someone that has worked in a similar type of role.  They specialise in the supply of POS/POP within the temporary and permanent display industry.

This is an office-based role. 

The Job:

• Develop detailed 3D and 2D CAD models for POS displays, using software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Interpret creative briefs and convert conceptual designs into functional, production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with account managers, creatives, suppliers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Create technical drawings, assembly guides, and BOMs (Bills of Materials) for prototyping and manufacturing.
• Ensure designs meet structural, safety, and brand guidelines.
• Prototype and test design solutions, making iterations as needed.
• Source appropriate materials and production methods based on design and budget constraints.
• Support onsite installations or builds when required.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure accurate production outputs and timelines.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, materials, and technologies.
• Conduct site surveys as and when required.
• To embrace a team culture conducive to teamwork, individual empowerment, honesty, and that is commercially astute.
• Be able to report on risk in a timely fashion to allow the business to react accordingly.
• To conduct yourself in a professional, honest and respectful manner at all times internally and outside of the business
• Training and coaching operatives to help our employees grow and feel supported.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Planning, workshop, prototype and pre-production to align development activities with sales forecasts, demand planning, and budgetary constraints to we all work towards a shared goal.

About You:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Experience working with both temporary and permanent POS displays

Person Specification:

• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent time management / multi-tasking skills / be to prioritise effectively.
• Have excellent reporting skills.
• Have excellent IT skills (MS Office).
• Be comfortable building and maintaining effective client and internal relationships.
• Have exemplary levels of attention to detail.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be target driven with an ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Be methodical, precise and be able to maintain accurate record systems and report accordingly.
• Good numeracy skills
• Have a sound knowledge of SolidWorks

For further information, please call our office on (phone number removed) or email  (url removed)

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Are you looking to progress within your marketing career?

Do you have strong experience in Development Design?

Do you have good knowledge of SoildWorks?

Are you looking for your next exciting role within a fantastic organisation?

If you can answer yes to the above questions then this could be the PERFECT role for you!

Reed Marketing & Creative are partnered with a successfully growing B2B business, who are looking for a Development Designer to join their amazing marketing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed 3D and 2D CAD models for POS displays, using software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Interpret creative briefs and convert conceptual designs into functional, production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with account managers, creatives, suppliers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with account managers, creatives, suppliers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure designs meet structural, safety, and brand guidelines.
• Prototype and test design solutions, making iterations as needed.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within product design, POS displays and have good experience using SolidWorks.

In return you will receive a very competitive salary depending on experience + excellent benefits + Free parking when in the office.

If you are keen to know more about this fantastic opportunity as a Development Designer position, please click on the link to apply! Alternatively, you can get in touch with Bianca Halliburton at Reed Marketing & Creative in Reading