Design Engineer

R&D Design & Development Engineer (Injection Moulding)

Newtown (On-site)

£40,000 – £50,000 + benefits

Are you a hands-on Design Engineer who enjoys bringing products to life—from concept through to manufacturing?

We’re recruiting for an R&D Design & Development Engineer to join a growing, fast-paced engineering team delivering high-quality injection moulded products into global healthcare markets. This is a practical, design-focused role where you’ll be heavily involved in CAD, prototyping, and real-world product development—not just managing projects from a distance.

If you enjoy working on tangible products, solving engineering challenges, and collaborating across teams, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business scaling both its capabilities and international reach.

The Role

You’ll work within a small, collaborative R&D team, taking ownership of product design and development activities across the full lifecycle—from concept through to manufacturing handover.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys seeing their designs transition into production.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Design and develop products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks / Solid Edge)

• Produce detailed engineering drawings, models, and specifications

• Take concepts through prototyping, testing, and into manufacture

• Support rapid prototyping and 3D printing activities

• Design and develop injection moulded components and assemblies

• Drive innovation to improve usability and manufacturability

Injection Moulding & Manufacturing

• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles, specifically for injection moulding

• Work with toolmakers and suppliers on mould design considerations

• Support manufacturing teams with product optimisation and cost reduction

Testing & Compliance

• Assist with Verification & Validation (V&V) activities

• Ensure compliance with ISO13485 and regulated design processes

Collaboration & Improvement

• Work cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, and Regulatory teams

• Participate in FMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Medical Engineering or similar

• Experience in product design & development in a manufacturing environment

• Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks or Solid Edge)

• Experience or exposure to injection moulding

• Good understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM)

Desirable

• 3–5 years’ experience in R&D

• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, pharma, FMCG)

• Understanding of ISO13485 and V&V processes

Why Apply?

• Work on real products you can see, test, and improve

• Join a growing R&D function with strong long-term career potential

• Be part of a small, high-impact engineering team

• Gain international exposure (Asia & US travel opportunities)

• Play a key role in delivering products to global healthcare markets

Location & Package

• Based in Newtown (on-site)

• Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00 (flexibility available)

• Occasional travel (3–4 weeks/year)

• £40,000 – £50,000 + pension + standard benefits

• On-site parking available