71 Manufacturing Design jobs in the United Kingdom

• Produce work instructions for the factory floor.
• Create manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist in managing material stock levels.
• Obtain quotations for raw materials and purchase raw materials.
• Progress purchase orders with suppliers via email and phone.
• Handle customer enquiries via email and phone.
• Administer customer orders.
• Answer production queries.
• Advise on production lead times.
• Organize the dispatch of finished goods.
• Assist in drafting and implementing administration and manufacturing procedures.

• GCSE English grade C or 4.
• GCSE Maths grade C or 4.
• Manufacturing Apprenticeship pass or 5 years experience in a leadership role in manufacturing.
• Please note these are the minimum qualifications that will be accepted.

• At least 2 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably with sheet metal products (if accompanied with a manufacturing Apprenticeship).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a busy environment.
• Excellent documentation skills to maintain and update records.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic and demanding environment.

• Company pension
• On-site parking

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

• metalwork manufacturing: 2 years (required)

Great Chesterford, Essex | Full-Time, Hybrid (Min. 3 Days On-Site) | Circa 65,000 + Benefits

Unable to offer sposorship for this role.

An established UK-based engineering consultancy is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to lead and develop its in-house and outsourced manufacturing capabilities. Specializing in complex product development across electronics, RF systems, and sensing technologies, the company works with a wide range of clients to deliver innovative, low-to-mid volume products from concept to market.

You will be responsible for driving the company's manufacturing strategy, managing external partners, and ensuring the seamless transfer of complex electronic products - including PCB assemblies and mechanical enclosures - into production. This role offers a blend of technical delivery, supplier engagement, and client-facing work across a variety of sectors.
Key Responsibilities:

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  Define and grow internal manufacturing capabilities and processes.
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  Lead DfMA and transfer-to-manufacture efforts for electronic products, including RF systems.
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  Oversee prototype builds and volume production (UK and international).
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  Manage relationships with contract manufacturers and supply chain partners.
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  Coordinate with internal engineers, project managers, and quality personnel to ensure successful product delivery.
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  Support client engagements from early-stage design through to scaled production.
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  Ensure documentation, traceability, and compliance-particularly in regulated sectors such as aerospace or defence.

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  Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing, including SMT processes and mechanical assembly.
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  Experience with the full product development lifecycle, ideally in low-to-mid volume environments.
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  Comfortable managing supplier performance, manufacturing readiness, and design for manufacture.
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  Capable of guiding clients through concept-to-production workflows.
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  Familiarity with MOD or aerospace/space sector requirements (e.g., AS9100, ESA/ECSS standards) is a plus.
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  Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Great Chesterford, Essex | Full-Time, Hybrid (Min. 3 Days On-Site) | Circa 65,000 + Benefits

Unable to offer sposorship for this role.

An established UK-based engineering consultancy is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to lead and develop its in-house and outsourced manufacturing capabilities. Specializing in complex product development across electronics, RF systems, and sensing technologies, the company works with a wide range of clients to deliver innovative, low-to-mid volume products from concept to market.

You will be responsible for driving the company's manufacturing strategy, managing external partners, and ensuring the seamless transfer of complex electronic products - including PCB assemblies and mechanical enclosures - into production. This role offers a blend of technical delivery, supplier engagement, and client-facing work across a variety of sectors.
Key Responsibilities:

• 
  Define and grow internal manufacturing capabilities and processes.
• 
  Lead DfMA and transfer-to-manufacture efforts for electronic products, including RF systems.
• 
  Oversee prototype builds and volume production (UK and international).
• 
  Manage relationships with contract manufacturers and supply chain partners.
• 
  Coordinate with internal engineers, project managers, and quality personnel to ensure successful product delivery.
• 
  Support client engagements from early-stage design through to scaled production.
• 
  Ensure documentation, traceability, and compliance-particularly in regulated sectors such as aerospace or defence.

• 
  Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing, including SMT processes and mechanical assembly.
• 
  Experience with the full product development lifecycle, ideally in low-to-mid volume environments.
• 
  Comfortable managing supplier performance, manufacturing readiness, and design for manufacture.
• 
  Capable of guiding clients through concept-to-production workflows.
• 
  Familiarity with MOD or aerospace/space sector requirements (e.g., AS9100, ESA/ECSS standards) is a plus.
• 
  Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Product Design Engineer (NPD for consumer/industrial, electrical/electronic products)

Chard, Somerset - role is based on site , some hybrid working (1 day a week from home) may be possible

Salary £34K - £2K (DOE) + relocation allowance (if required) & other generous benefits (detailed below)

38 hours a week with a lunchtime finish on a Friday!

?    Are you a Product Design Engineer with full concept to manufacture design experience

?    Have you designed consumer or industrial electrical or electronic appliances such as white goods/hair styling or power tools/medical scanners & diagnostic equipment

?    Would you like to be part of a team that develops the entire product lifecycle, and see your designs come out on the onsite production line

If you answered yes to the above questions, could this role be the next step in your Product Design career?

Our client is a leading British Manufacturer with over 150 products manufactured here in the UK ! One of them being a VERY familiar name throughout homes and businesses not just here in the UK, but worldwide! Our client’s site is located on the glorious Somerset, Devon, and Dorset borders – the sea being just a short car journey away! So working here offers a semi-rural lifestyle, with access to the countryside and quick links to major towns and cities.

Why Apply?

• Impact on Millions: Your designs will be used by millions of people globally! Products are exported to over 90 countries globally, from Somerset!
• Manufacturing takes place on their 30-acre site, you’ll see your designs come out on the onsite production line!
• Sustainability at the Core: Help to lead the way in eco-friendly, sustainable design that reduces waste and promotes a greener planet.
• The R&D team are constantly updating and working with new technologies to ensure products are up to date and offer the best solutions possible to their diverse customer base.
• They support and encourage your learning, to ensure you grow and develop new skills and experience
• They’ve recently undergone substantial expansion, and invested £30 million to gr their business
• Great culture – all working together as a team. There are over 1200 employees onsite.
• Generous holiday allowance and after 5 years of service, you’ll be given an additional 5 days holiday!
• Contributory pension scheme with life insurance
• Up to £3,0 in relocation allowance (if required)
• Lunchtime finish on a Friday + free parking on site and Christmas site closure
• Employee wellbeing program and discounts on local services

What skills and experience will the Product Design Engineer need?

• A formal design qualification + industry experience in a similar role designing Electrical/Electronic products/appliances for the plastic injection moulding manufacturing process
• Full design product development work from concept to manufacture, which includes use of tooling circles, CAD modelling software and demonstrable experience of component or system modification.
• Competent at producing Engineering drawings and schemes.
• Good understanding of a range of manufacturing processes and construction methods.
• Good appreciation of loads and forces acting within components and complex assemblies.
• Good hand modelmaking/prototyping skills to demonstrate proof of principle models.

Desirable:

• Mechanical bias with regards to your Product Design and Development experience
• Stress Analysis and CAE experience

This advert represents a summary of the full role description. To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

• Support the product development team in managing the critical path, ensuring all deadlines across sampling, approvals, production and delivery are met
• Raise and maintain accurate purchase orders (POs) and manage updates with suppliers and internal systems
• Coordinate fabric approvals, lab dips, trims and components with internal teams and suppliers
• Manage the sampling process including tracking and approving pre-production (PP) samples, ship samples, and lab dips
• Liaise with suppliers on sample submissions, production timelines, and QC requirements
• Maintain up-to-date product data and line sheets across internal systems
• Monitor and collate quality control (QC) reports, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly
• Organise and manage sample logistics for fit sessions, photoshoots, and trade use
• Support the wider product and buying teams with admin and communication across development stages

• 1–2 years' experience in a similar role within fashion, apparel, or garment production
• Solid knowledge of the product lifecycle , sampling processes, and production admin
• Strong Excel skills and experience managing product data across systems
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple moving parts
• Confident communicator – with both internal teams and external suppliers/factories
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and passion for product development

We’re hiring for a Product Design Engineer to join the in-house design team at a Macclesfield based business specialising in the creation of innovative retail products. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and hands-on designer to work across the full lifecycle of retail design projects – from concept development to production-ready drawings.

Whether you're an experienced designer or a talented graduate with SolidWorks skills, this role offers long-term career development in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What’s on offer?

• £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
li>Company bonus scheme
• Hybrid / flexible working
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Exposure to design and manufacturing for high-profile retail clients

What will you be doing as a Product Design Engineer?

• Designing products and components for retail environments using SolidWorks
• Creating concept sketches, 3D models, realistic renders, and production drawings
• Supporting prototype builds and product testing
• Preparing engineering documentation and artwork for manufacture
• Taking ownership of design projects, ensuring smooth handovers to production
• Building client-facing presentations and supporting sales activity
• Staying up to date with trends in retail and POS design

What do you need?

• SolidWorks proficiency – assemblies, engineering drawings, rendering
< i>Understanding of manufacturing processes and production constraints
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience in a similar design, engineering, or manufacturing role (1+ year ideal, but strong graduates considered)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage time across multiple projects

If you're passionate about design and want to see your ideas brought to life in real-world retail spaces, this is your chance to join a business that values creativity, precision, and innovation. Apply now for consideration or speak with Jack Kitchin  at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday .

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.