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Product Design Engineer 

Are you a hands-on Product Design Engineer with a passion for turning ideas into robust, manufacturable products? A leading UK-based product design and manufacturing business is growing its engineering team and is looking for a Product Design Engineer with 2 years’ industry experience, including exposure to plastic injection moulding, to support the development of innovative, high-performance products.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, design-led environment where creativity and engineering rigour go hand in hand.

You’ll be involved throughout the full product lifecycle — from early concept development through to detailed design, prototyping, and production support — gaining exposure to real-world engineering challenges and hands-on development.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Product Design Engineer
Supporting the design and development of physical products from concept through to production

Translating creative ideas into practical, manufacturable engineering solutions

Developing detailed CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings

Designing components and assemblies suitable for plastic injection moulding, considering draft angles, wall thickness, tooling constraints, and material behaviour

Building and testing prototypes, rigs, and functional mock-ups to validate concepts

Assisting with material selection, mechanisms, tolerances, and manufacturing methods

Producing clear design documentation, test reports, and presentation materials

Collaborating closely with senior designers, engineers, suppliers, toolmakers, and clients

Contributing positively to a collaborative, high-performing studio environment

About You as a Product Design Engineer:You’re a technically capable Product Design Engineer with a strong interest in both design and engineering. You enjoy problem-solving, learning through hands-on development, and seeing products progress from sketch to production.

You will bring:

2 years’ industry experience in product design or mechanical/product engineering

Exposure to plastic injection moulding, including design for manufacture and tooling considerations

A solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and production constraints

Confidence working with physical prototypes and workshop tools

A curious, proactive mindset and willingness to challenge assumptions

Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team

Tools & Experience:
Proficiency in SolidWorks for parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings

Exposure to simulation tools (FEA/CFD) beneficial but not essential

Strong visual communication skills including sketching, CAD visuals, and presentations

Experience with electronics, sensors, or microcontroller-based prototyping (Arduino/Raspberry Pi desirable)

Working knowledge of Adobe Suite and MS Office

Practical workshop experience and hands-on approach to prototyping

Experience & Education
Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

Minimum of 2 years’ relevant industry experience

Experience contributing to products designed for plastic injection moulding and volume manufacture

What’s on Offer
Full-time permanent role based in a modern Hampshire studio

Flexi-time around core hours and a half-day finish on Fridays

Salary dependent on experience — expectations discussed upfront

Opportunity to grow technically and professionally within a high-calibre design environment

If this role sounds of interest, please get in touch with Bella at ReeVR Talent or click APPLY NOW