R&D Design & Development Engineer (Injection Moulding)

Powys (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
• Contribute to process and design improvements

Testing & Compliance

• Assist with Verification & Validation (V&V) activities
• Support product testing and development validation
• Ensure compliance with ISO13485 and regulated design processes

Collaboration & Improvement

• Work cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, and Regulatory teams
• Contribute to technical documentation and design records
• Participate in FMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

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)
• Ability to work independently in a small, technical team

Desirable

• 3–5 years’ experience in R&D would be great, but not a must
• 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