Product Designer

Position: Product Designer (R&D) Location: South West England (On-site) Salary Range: £34,000 – £42,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Category: Product Design / Research & Development Role Overview A well-established UK manufacturer is seeking a Product Designer to join its dynamic Research & Development team. You’ll play a key role in designing new products and enhancing existing ones—supporting innovation from concept through to production. This is a hands-on, technical role involving collaboration across engineering, production, and external partners. You'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, represent the department in cross-functional meetings, and ensure high standards in both design quality and cost-effectiveness. Key Responsibilities * Deliver high-quality design and engineering input across product development projects within your area of expertise. * Create detailed CAD designs and engineering drawings for both new products and improvements to existing lines. * Drive continuous improvement within the R&D team—organisationally and technically. * Represent the department in internal and external meetings, advocating for best practices and company interests. * Ensure new processes, methodologies, and practices are implemented effectively and positively. * Maintain a focus on accuracy, cost control, and error reduction throughout the design process. About You You should be a capable and motivated designer with a passion for engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will bring: Essential Skills & Experience * Industry experience in a similar design or manufacturing environment. * Degree or equivalent qualification in product design, industrial design, mechanical engineering, or a related field. * Strong CAD modelling skills, including knowledge of document control systems. * Understanding of mechanical loads, forces, and component interaction within assemblies. * End-to-end product development experience—from concept generation to production launch. * Experience in modifying existing components or systems. * Practical knowledge of manufacturing techniques such as: * Plastic injection moulding * Sheet metal fabrication * Rotational moulding * Proficient in creating detailed engineering drawings and design documentation. * Experience designing for both low-cost, high-volume manufacture and low-volume, high-value production. * Manual prototyping/modelmaking abilities to build proof-of-principle prototypes. * Comfortable working across departments and liaising with external suppliers. * Key attributes: creativity, teamwork, communication, attention to detail. Desirable Skills * Basic stress analysis knowledge * Computer-Aided Styling (CAS) or surface modelling expertise

Location: Taunton, Somerset, GB

Posted Date: 7/17/2025