Product Design Engineer

Interim Product Design Engineer role based in Daventry. This role is full time 40 hours per week.

Client Details

This client is a multinational organisation that design and manufactures in the automotive industry based in Daventry. They are looking for an interim Product Design Engineer.

Description

• Lead the mechanical design, integration, and validation of electronic hardware components including sensors, control units, harnesses, panels, and support structures.
• Develop optimised design concepts and specifications, balancing cost, weight, performance, reliability, durability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Drive component and subsystem design reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams to communicate design intent and gain stakeholder approval.
• Make key design decisions on concept selection, optimisation, and technical specifications to meet customer and business requirements.
• Utilise engineering tools and methodologies such as Creo, GD&T, DFMEA, DVA, FEA/ANSYS, and validation processes to ensure robust product designs.
• Lead complex engineering projects and take ownership of product development activities, delivering results in environments with ambiguous requirements.
• Investigate and resolve product issues through structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and implementation of data-driven corrective actions.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, improve engineering processes, and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.

Profile

• Proven experience operating at Senior Engineer or Lead Engineer level, with a strong track record of technical problem-solving and making sound engineering decisions.
• Strong background in mechanical design and integration of electronic hardware systems, such as sensors, control units, harnesses, panels, and support structures.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design, particularly Creo, with knowledge of Creo Cabling considered highly desirable.
• Experience using engineering analysis and validation tools including GD&T, DFMEA, DVA, FEA, and ANSYS Workbench.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other stakeholders to deliver product solutions.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and requirements management, including translating customer and stakeholder needs into technical specifications.
• Demonstrated capability to lead complex projects, manage ambiguity, drive design reviews, and take ownership of technical deliverables.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence technical direction, support junior engineers, and build strong professional networks.
• Can commute to Daventry.
• Can start in November.

Job Offer

• Day rate between £300 - £400
• Free parking
• Potential for extension
• Product Design Engineer