Design & Development Engineer

Job Profile

Our client, a long-established and respected engineering manufacturer based near Dudley, is currently looking to recruit a Design & Development Engineer to join their innovative R&D team.

The company is known for designing and producing high-quality fittings and valve solutions, supplying into a wide range of sectors including domestic, commercial, industrial, HVAC, and marine. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and technical excellence, they are investing heavily in product innovation and manufacturing capabilities to support ongoing growth.

• Originate innovative design concepts in response to new product briefs provided by the Marketing team.
• Develop concepts into fully engineered products, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, cost efficiency, and suitability for manufacturing.
• Review existing and proposed products to identify opportunities for design improvements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and attend development and project meetings as required.
• Work closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, and other departments to develop effective and practical product solutions.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and idea generation activities to address industry challenges and create original product propositions.
• Play an active, hands-on role in the manufacture and testing of prototype products to refine and validate new concepts.
• Support internal and external stakeholders by providing expert responses to technical queries across the business

• Minimum 2 years' experience in CAD design (ideally Autodesk Inventor), with strong proficiency in creating detailed component and assembly drawings.
• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering - not just desk-based design, but actively involved in prototyping, testing, and developing physical products.
• Proven experience in product development and design of components such as fittings, bearings, fasteners, or similar parts used in assembled products.
• Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a CAD-related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to generate original design concepts and develop them into production-ready products.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and practical knowledge of design for manufacture (DFM).
• Background in new product development within a manufacturing environment, with knowledge of materials and material applications.
• Familiarity with plumbing fittings or similar mechanical components is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of simulation tools such as ANSYS - Advantageous

• Salary £32,000 - £35,000
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours between 09:00 - 15:00
• Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Organisational social gatherings

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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