Design and Development Engineer

26069/610

Cardiff

£38,000 - £42 ,00 per annum + pension, life insurance.

Salary & Benefits:

• A starting salary of up to £38,000 - £42,000
• 9% company pension (5% employer contribution + 4% employee contribution)
• up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Life insurance
• Free on-site car parking
• Excellent training and development

An exciting opportunity to join a successful award-winning market leader, who has supplied high-quality products around the world.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of new door designs, features, and hardware to enhance product offerings.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and regulatory changes influencing product innovation.
• Drive value-engineering initiatives to optimise manufacturing efficiency and profitability while maintaining product function and quality.
• Address product development needs arising from customer complaints, procurement requirements, or quality concerns.
• Produce detailed 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks to support design and manufacturing processes.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in product development, engineering design, or innovation within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.
• Experience in value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives is desirable.

If you would like more information, please contact Kieran Russell.