Production Design Engineer

Role:
Production Design Engineer
Type:
Permanent
Pay: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hours:

Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00

Location:

Walsall

We are working with a leading design and manufacturing business and, due to growth and upcoming high‑value projects, we are looking to add a Production Design Engineer to our expanding Engineering Design team.

• Lead product and electrical design projects, applying Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to deliver efficient, high‑quality, and compliant engineering solutions.
• Drive new product introduction (NPI) from concept through to production, ensuring right‑first‑time delivery and smooth handover to manufacturing.
• Produce and maintain CAD drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to reduce cost, boost productivity, and enhance process performance through Lean, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives.
• Maintain exceptional quality and safety standards, supporting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and promoting a proactive safety culture.

• 3+ years of experience in this role or a similar role.
• Strong electrical design bias.
• Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical, Solid Works Electrical, or similar).
• Experience applying DFM principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• 5 % matched pension.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Death in service (1 × annual salary).
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off.
• Career development and progression opportunities.

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click 'apply'