Product Design Enginner in Exeter - Shorterm Group

Product Design Engineer

We are working with an industry leader in the design and manufacture of innovative outdoor and marine equipment. With a wide portfolio that helps enable and enhance the use of commercial, navigation and personal electronics in demanding outdoor environments.
Trusted by customers worldwide, our products are used across powerboats, yachts, off-road vehicles, RVs and industrial applications, Please note this role is full onsite based in Exeter.

This is a hands-on role where you will own projects end-to-end, taking products from concept through to full production. You will be responsible for developing exciting, market-leading products at pace, as well as extending existing ranges across the recreational marine, RV and outdoor markets.

As a Product Design Engineer you will be

Researching, designing, prototyping and testing products from initial concept through to production

Assessing project feasibility and presenting concept ideas to the sales team and key OEM customers

Building prototypes and carrying out in-house, laboratory and on-water testing

Creating bills of materials (BOMs) and compiling tooling costings for review

Collaborating with a global supply chain to ensure designs are optimised for manufacture

Reviewing and signing off production samples

Producing high-quality renders and animations to support the marketing team

Experience in product design or design engineering, with a relevant degree

A proven ability to manage and deliver projects on time and within budget

Experience working with electronics, including testing, certification, and collaboration with electronics engineers (particularly low-voltage automotive systems)

A solid understanding of materials and manufacturing processes

High proficiency in 3D CAD (ideally SolidWorks), with FEA and rendering skills

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas

Strong hands-on skills in model making, prototyping and workshop practices

Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is advantageous

This role requires you have the full rights to work in the UK

YOu must be able to work onsite daily, the role is based in Exeter