Company: Hewett Recruitment
Location: Kidderminster
Posted: April 17th, 2026
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: £37,000 - £42,000
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Our client is a well-established, family-owned manufacturing business based in Kidderminster. Due to continued growth and investment in product development, they are seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer to join their expanding design and engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.
The Senior Product Design Engineer will play a key role in the design and development of new and existing products, ensuring they meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
You will be responsible for producing detailed CAD drawings, developing manufacturing programmes, and working closely with production teams to ensure designs transition smoothly into manufacture. The role will also involve research and development activities aimed at improving existing products and creating new solutions.
Product Design & Development
Design and develop new products in line with relevant industry standards and regulations
Identify opportunities for new product development through research and market awareness
Improve and refine existing products to enhance performance, quality and cost efficiency
Contribute to ongoing research and development initiatives
CAD & Manufacturing Programmes
Produce detailed product drawings and technical specifications using CAD/CAM software
Develop production programmes to support efficient manufacturing processes
Liaise with internal teams to ensure drawings meet project and production requirements
Continuously review and improve design and CAD workflows
Manufacturing Collaboration
Work closely with production teams to ensure designs align with manufacturing capabilities
Provide technical support to optimise production processes and workflows
Support the implementation of best practice design and manufacturing methods
Project Work
Support projects from concept through to final production
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope
Ensure design documentation integrates effectively with manufacturing systems
Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification
Strong experience using CAD/CAM software, ideally including SolidWorks
Experience working with sheet metal and fabrication machinery
Knowledge of CNC programming, particularly for laser cutting or punching machines
Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements
Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to work on innovative product development projects
Career progression opportunities within a growing business
Competitive salary and benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Product Design Engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.
For more information or to apply, please contact Hewett Recruitment.
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