Job Description

Job Title: Product Design Engineer
Location: York
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Product Design Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing company based in York. This role is well suited to someone with a strong automotive or consumer product background who can take ownership of a product from concept through to production, considering both how it operates and how it looks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop products from initial concept through to manufacture using SolidWorks.

• Take a holistic approach to product design, considering functionality, usability, aesthetics, and performance.

• Produce detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings.

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.

• Support prototyping, testing, validation, and design refinement.

• Manage design changes and maintain accurate technical documentation.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation across product ranges.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 5–10 years’ experience as a Product Design Engineer.

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks.

• Background in automotive, consumer products, or similar product-led industries.

• Strong understanding of product functionality, user interaction, and aesthetics.

• Experience designing products for manufacture and assembly.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage projects independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Relevant qualification in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.

If you are a confident Product Design Engineer looking to take ownership of complete products within an automotive-focused environment, please apply or contact Charlotte White at cwhite@pg-rec.com for more information.