Product Design Engineer

Job Title: Product Design Engineer

Location: Hertford (on-site)

Salary: £40,000

Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm

What you need to know about this employer

Our client is a well-established and international consumer goods manufacturer and distributor, known for designing innovative, high-quality products distributed globally. With a collaborative and fast-paced culture, the company is focused on developing market-leading products and continuing its strong growth through innovation.

Job Overview

Join a growing and innovative team as an Industrial Designer, where you'll bring ideas to life from initial concept through to production. Using industry-leading CAD software, you'll design and develop exciting products 5/6 different categories

We're looking for someone with a strong blend of creativity, technical expertise, and attention to detail, who enjoys turning great ideas into commercially successful products.

Key Responsibilities

Develop innovative products from concept through to production.
Create high-quality 3D renders and visual presentations for internal and customer use.
Produce CAD models, technical drawings, and manufacturing specifications for multi-component products
Select suitable materials, finishes, and production methods for each project.
Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers throughout development and sampling stages.
Review prototypes and samples to ensure quality standards and design requirements are met.
Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial design within a studio, agency, or in-house environment
Proficiency in parametric CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA
Experience with rendering software (Cinema 4D preferred, but not essential)
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including injection moulding, vacuum forming, casting, and CNC machining
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite
Benefits

Company pension
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Holiday allowance
Birthday leave
Private medical appointment service
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted.
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