Product Design Engineer – Harlow, Essex
Join a global leader in sports innovation as a Product Design Engineer in Harlow, Essex. You’ll help shape the future of sports products and accessories, blending design creativity with mechanical precision. Offering a salary of £30,000–£35,000 plus private medical insurance, a bonus scheme, and travel opportunities, this role promises real-world impact in a niche, craft-led industry.
Scope of the Role:
Your mission is to design premium sports products and accessories from concept to production, balancing creativity and manufacturability.
Own product development from initial concept through to manufacturing handover.
Produce high-precision CAD models and engineering drawings using NX.
Prototype and test products, iterating for performance and manufacturability.
Collaborate directly with athletes and internal creative teams.
Support broader innovation across wallets, carry cases, and tech-enabled ranges.
Key Skills and Experience Required:
Degree in Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.
Proven experience designing mechanical or consumer products in CAD (NX, SolidWorks, or Creo).
Strong understanding of DFM, CNC machining, injection moulding, and die casting.
Practical prototyping and hands-on testing skills with workshop tools.
Exposure to KeyShot and Adobe Creative Suite for visualisation and concept presentation.
Salary and Benefits:
£30,000–£35,000 basic salary.
Private medical insurance.
Company-wide bonus scheme.
Access to rapid prototyping facilities and workshop tools.
Occasional travel opportunities to manufacturing facilities in China.
You’ll be joining an award-winning sports innovation business with a global reputation for craftsmanship and cutting-edge design. Based in Harlow, their small, creative team works closely with professional athletes, creating products trusted by millions worldwide. The culture is hands-on, collaborative, and fuelled by a genuine passion for engineering, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, offering a fantastic platform for a Product Design Engineer to develop and make a real impact.
How to Apply:
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