Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Melksham, Wiltshire

Posted Date:

07-May-2026

Product Development Engineer - Wilshire - Circa £50,000+ Benefits

 

Elastic is proud to be partnering with an innovative and design-led manufacturing business to recruit a  Product Development Engineer . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative R&D environment where creativity, problem-solving, and fresh thinking are actively encouraged.

 

You’ll be part of a close-knit engineering team, working on the development of high-quality physical products across a variety of materials and manufacturing processes.

 

The Role

 

As a Product Development Engineer, you will:

 

  • Design and develop new products from concept through to production
  • Work across multiple manufacturing processes including injection moulding, pressure die casting, and fabrication
  • Use CAD (Creo preferred, but any package considered) to create and refine designs
  • Apply FEA analysis to support product performance and optimisation
  • Collaborate closely with workshop, R&D, and senior engineering colleagues
  • Bring new ideas and approaches to improve design and development processes

 

What We’re Looking For

 

  • A well-rounded engineer with experience across a variety of materials and manufacturing techniques
  • Background in product development (not overly niche or specialised in one area)
  • Experience with FEA and 3D CAD tools
  • A creative thinker who enjoys problem-solving and innovation
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on, collaborative engineering environment

 

The Team

 

You’ll be joining a team of 5, including an R&D Workshop Lead, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer, offering a great blend of experience and mentorship.

 

Location

 

This role requires  4 days per week onsite  in Wiltshire. Candidates must be within a realistic commuting distance.

 

Why Apply?

 

  • Work on tangible, design-led products
  • Be part of a supportive and experienced engineering team
  • Opportunity to bring fresh ideas and make a real impact

 

Interested? Apply directly or send your CV to sean@elastic-ltd.com for more information.

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