48 Product Design jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: Product Design Engineer

Location: Kidderminster

Salary: 32-38k (Depending on Experience)

Role Overview

On behalf of our Client, we are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Sheetmetal Designer. Ideally you have excellent knowledge, and experience of using SolidWorks.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting the production of precision sheet metal products from design through to programming.

While hands-on programming experience is desirable, full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

CAD Design

• Create detailed product drawings using CAD/CAM software including SolidWorks.
• Develop accurate, production-ready drawings in collaboration with surveyors and estimators.
• Support the seamless transition from design to manufacture with precise documentation.
• Manage tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Experience in sheet metal CAD design.
• Highly proficient in CAD software, especially Sheetmetal toolsets in SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of downstream CAD/CAM process, ideally SigmaNest (or similar).
• Strong understanding of sheet metal processes and machine operations.
• Familiarity with quality control tools and measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of machine troubleshooting and process optimisation.

Nice to have:

• Experience in CNC machine tools (Laser Cutters and/or Punching machines)
• Turret Punch programming

About You

• Technically minded with a passion for precision and process.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Looking to step into a leadership role and influence how programming is delivered across the business.

**Sponsorship is not available so you must have the full right to work in the UK both now, and in the future**

• Design and develop new products from brief to manufacture
• Produce drawings and 3D CAD models (Siemens NX or similar)
• Prototype and test designs, improving performance where needed
• Research and evaluate competitor products
• Collaborate with tooling and manufacturing engineers to ensure design suitability

• Degree in Engineering, Product Design, or related subject
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in product or mechanical design
• Proven experience in plastics and plastic injection moulding
• Skilled in 3D CAD software (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills

• Are you a highly motivated person who is passionate about helping young people thrive?
• Are you committed to helping our students achieve their full potential?
• If so, this could be the job for you.

I am working with a wonderful independent School in Watford who require a Product Design Teacher for a permanent role starting in September 2025.

Product Design Teacher - Watford

Job Title: Product Design Teacher

Location: Watford

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Permanent

The School

I am recruiting for Product Design Teacher for a Secondary School in Watford. This school look to provide outstanding and inspiring teaching to allow pupils to reach their potential. They put an emphasis on CPD. You will be joining a great faculty department and a school that has. This school has a great reputation for developing their students to achieve high grades, but also develop many life skills that will help in life outside of school.

About you

• Qualified teacher status
• Able to teach Design Technology
• Fresh and exciting teaching techniques
• Passionate about supporting students learning to ensure a positive future and instil with a love of learning
• Teach KS3, KS4 and A-level

Duties

• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students.
• Be an aspirational professional who is enthusiastic, influential and committed to working in pursuit of success for the academy and its learners.
• To set high expectations for all pupils, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement.
• Take on Form tutor responsibility.

This role would suit an ECT or an experience teacher. Full support would be provided.

Benefits

• MPS
• CPD opportunities
• Cycle to work Scheme

If you are based in/near Watford and you feel your experience, suits the above requirements please apply. If your experience does not suit the above role but you work with in Secondary Education, please feel free to send your CV to be considered for other or future roles.

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• Managing a core product range throughout its lifecycle.
• Driving product innovation and ensuring industry-leading performance, quality, and value.
• Supporting cross-functional teams including production, customer service, and procurement.
• Identifying and implementing cost-saving and value engineering opportunities.

• Stay current with advancements in UHV (Ultra High Vacuum) design and manufacturing technologies.
• Benchmark competitor products through reverse engineering to maintain a competitive edge.

• Manage and deliver development projects on time and within budget.
• Promote and apply best practices in Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Conduct feasibility studies on new product introductions (NPIs).
• Create and review detailed drawings in accordance with BS 888 standards.
• Collaborate with new and existing suppliers for product development.
• Generate CAD BOMs and ensure accurate data dissemination across stakeholders.
• Carry out FMEA and prototype assembly/testing.

• Identify areas for product and process improvement.
• Lead 8D problem-solving and root cause analysis initiatives.

• Maintain accurate and current product data and documentation.
• Support operations with up-to-date CAD BOMs and comprehensive work instructions.

• Lead value engineering efforts to reduce costs while maintaining quality and functionality.
• Contribute to in/out-sourcing projects in collaboration with purchasing and manufacturing teams.

• Execute engineering changes promptly and systematically.
• Ensure all product documentation and BOMs reflect current specifications.

• Provide technical support for custom quotations and inquiries.
• Deliver engineering packs for custom orders on time and within budget.

• Strong understanding of DFMA principles.
• Experience in root cause analysis and product engineering of assemblies/components.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Project costing and quotation experience.
• Ability to read and produce technical drawings using modern 3D CAD systems.

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo 5 (or higher).
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and machining (milling/turning).

• HNC/HND in Mechanical and Production Engineering

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• Strong communication skills across all levels of engineering and production.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership.

Head of Growth Design- £140,000 plus Stock Options - London Hybrid working 3 days a week in office

In Product is partnered with a Scale-up business who are growing sustainably in the Health & Wellbeing space. This business is funded by some of the UK and Europe's top investors, they are looking to elevate the growth of their business through a Head of Growth Design who will be focused on 0-1 growth initiatives.

This Scale-up was founded by a team who are ambitious and understand the value of investing in their Product and Technology teams, they have from proven experience in the successful scaling of Product Led businesses.

You will need to join this business with an ambition to be part of a high growth scale up. The coming years will be focused on driving growth post profitability, and working as a high impact and small team who test and deliver fast.

As a Head of Growth Design in this business you will be work with internal Product Management, Medical, Data, Marketing and Commercial teams to grow both existing and new products.

You will need to have high growth career journey, with experience in businesses that have successfully scaled, and you will have personally moved through your career with pace and focus.

You will have worked in high autonomy environment, owning full product launches and continuing to grow complex mobile focused products.

You will have worked with a consumer facing product, ideally that supports users to change long term behaviors.

You will be comfortable across UX, UI and Research with experience of supporting teams to build Design systems.

This business will offer you the opportunity to join through a significant period of growth with a financially stable runway.

You will be continually learning from others and sharing your knowledge, continuing to grow the business culture which has been built with high impact and high performing individuals and teams.

The business you will be building, is saving lives, supporting healthier lifestyles and opening up communication around topics which need to be discussed.

You will get to work with a team who are in office three days a week, to enable collaborative working between commercial, product and technology.

You will receive significant Stock options and benefits that promote flexibility.

As a Head of Growth Design we are looking for a consumer focused mobile first designer who is ambitious, and has proven their experience in High-Growth Start-ups, if you can showcase this in your experience, then please apply.

Product Design Manager- Remote - Consumer Fintech Scaleup - £110,000 per year plus Benefits.

In Product is partnered with an ambitious, and innovative Fintech company that has established Products in multiple countries across Europe. They have successfully launched multiple new product lines within their customer facing brands, positioning them to achieve their vision of creating innovative financial products for consumers.

This business is positioned for significant growth both in terms of headcount and customers over the next year. As a Head of Design, you will lead a small Product Design team, pulling together to grow the Product Design culture.

You will excel in this environment if

You thrive in a high growth environment, balancing leading the Design function and jumping into hands on Design work to support the team as they grow.

You are confident with autonomy, you will be empowered to build the Product Design culture and processes with an entrepreneurial mindset, strategic approach and the ability to build cross functional relationships.

You value rapid experimentation whilst balancing a high bar of quality. This business is balancing launching at pace whilst building a design team that have a strong craft and appreciation of Design.

As the Head of Design you will

Have demonstrable experience working within the Consumer Fintech space, and have experienced a high growth environment.

Be part of the Senior Leadership team working directly with the CEO and peers across Growth, Product and Engineering.

Set the vision and Design strategy for the entire organisation.

What's on offer to you?

Joining a business which is set to grow significantly, with great benefits including a significant learning and development budget, the freedom to work where and how you work best and the support of a team who are highly ambitious and talented.

Spending your time at work delivering innovative, and positive products supporting customers to achieve their financial goals.

We are looking for a Head of Design who is ambitious, entrepreneurial and experienced in high growth environments. If you can showcase this in your experience, then please apply.

Head of Growth Design- £140,000 plus Stock Options - London Hybrid working 3 days a week in office

In Product is partnered with a Scale-up business who are growing sustainably in the Health & Wellbeing space. This business is funded by some of the UK and Europe's top investors, they are looking to elevate the growth of their business through a Head of Growth Design who will be focused on 0-1 growth initiatives.

This Scale-up was founded by a team who are ambitious and understand the value of investing in their Product and Technology teams, they have from proven experience in the successful scaling of Product Led businesses.

You will need to join this business with an ambition to be part of a high growth scale up. The coming years will be focused on driving growth post profitability, and working as a high impact and small team who test and deliver fast.

As a Head of Growth Design in this business you will be work with internal Product Management, Medical, Data, Marketing and Commercial teams to grow both existing and new products.

You will need to have high growth career journey, with experience in businesses that have successfully scaled, and you will have personally moved through your career with pace and focus.

You will have worked in high autonomy environment, owning full product launches and continuing to grow complex mobile focused products.

You will have worked with a consumer facing product, ideally that supports users to change long term behaviors.

You will be comfortable across UX, UI and Research with experience of supporting teams to build Design systems.

This business will offer you the opportunity to join through a significant period of growth with a financially stable runway.

You will be continually learning from others and sharing your knowledge, continuing to grow the business culture which has been built with high impact and high performing individuals and teams.

The business you will be building, is saving lives, supporting healthier lifestyles and opening up communication around topics which need to be discussed.

You will get to work with a team who are in office three days a week, to enable collaborative working between commercial, product and technology.

You will receive significant Stock options and benefits that promote flexibility.

As a Head of Growth Design we are looking for a consumer focused mobile first designer who is ambitious, and has proven their experience in High-Growth Start-ups, if you can showcase this in your experience, then please apply.

> UI-focused Lead Product Designer role with a bank.

This challenger bank has become one of the UK’s most loved places to work. They’ve been able to to carve out a reputable name within the market and have redefined what it feels like to work in finance. They strive for innovation and aim to provide the most honest and beneficial financial products in the market, with customers truly at the heart of their decision making.

The role would require you into a London office twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) with potential for Wednesdays to be a required day in the office too, moving forward.

Sponsorship or more flexible working is not being offered.

£95,000 - £105,000

THE ROLE

This is a hands-on, leadership role focused on setting the design vision, principles, and processes for point-of-sale (POS) products. You’ll be improving experiences across all three customer types: merchants, suppliers, and end users, with a strong focus on high-quality UI design and shipping fast.

The bank is actively embedding AI into design workflows – including building internal tools to handle repetitive tasks like reviewing component-level work for design system alignment and accessibility compliance. This will allow you to focus on higher-value design and leadership contributions.

You’ll report to the Head of Design, and be part of the design leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design for POS lending, shaping the customer, supplier, and merchant experience
• Manage and mentor 1 Senior Product Designer (initially), with potential to grow the team
• Establish design foundations and iterate at speed (bi-weekly releases)
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across design, product, and engineering
• Elevate design quality and craft
• Occasional travel to office in North of England (~monthly) to work with the another team linked to the POS products

THE CANDIDATE

• Strong track record in UI and UX design within B2B2C environments (e.g., fintech, ecommerce, lending)
• Experience working as a Lead Designer within embedded product teams and influencing across disciplines
• Comfortable in fast-paced, agile environments with hands-on delivery focus
• Confident setting design principles and elevating design maturity
• Familiarity with AI-enabled design processes
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high quality UI craft as well as process
• Experience in lending or ecommerce is a bonus

If this sounds like you, then please apply ASAP with your CV & PORTFOLIO to stand the best chance of getting an interview!

Product Design Manager- Remote - Consumer Fintech Scaleup - £110,000 per year plus Benefits.

In Product is partnered with an ambitious, and innovative Fintech company that has established Products in multiple countries across Europe. They have successfully launched multiple new product lines within their customer facing brands, positioning them to achieve their vision of creating innovative financial products for consumers.

This business is positioned for significant growth both in terms of headcount and customers over the next year. As a Head of Design, you will lead a small Product Design team, pulling together to grow the Product Design culture.

You will excel in this environment if

You thrive in a high growth environment, balancing leading the Design function and jumping into hands on Design work to support the team as they grow.

You are confident with autonomy, you will be empowered to build the Product Design culture and processes with an entrepreneurial mindset, strategic approach and the ability to build cross functional relationships.

You value rapid experimentation whilst balancing a high bar of quality. This business is balancing launching at pace whilst building a design team that have a strong craft and appreciation of Design.

As the Head of Design you will

Have demonstrable experience working within the Consumer Fintech space, and have experienced a high growth environment.

Be part of the Senior Leadership team working directly with the CEO and peers across Growth, Product and Engineering.

Set the vision and Design strategy for the entire organisation.

What's on offer to you?

Joining a business which is set to grow significantly, with great benefits including a significant learning and development budget, the freedom to work where and how you work best and the support of a team who are highly ambitious and talented.

Spending your time at work delivering innovative, and positive products supporting customers to achieve their financial goals.

We are looking for a Head of Design who is ambitious, entrepreneurial and experienced in high growth environments. If you can showcase this in your experience, then please apply.