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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
  
  

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.

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)

If this position is not the one for you, we have more great roles on our jobs page, why not take a look here: (url removed)

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)

If this position is not the one for you, we have more great roles on our jobs page, why not take a look here: (url removed)