Product Design & Quality Engineer

  • Adecco
  • Cramlington, Northumberland
  • Mar 19, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Join Our Global Engineering Team as a Product Design & Quality Engineer

Are you a passionate engineer eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment? Our client, a leading global manufacturer of safety-critical mechanical products, is on the lookout for a talented Product Design & Quality Engineer with a keen focus on quality to join their team in Cramlington. If you have a knack for SolidWorks and a desire to ensure top-notch quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What You'll Do:

Applications & CAD Support

  • Utilise SolidWorks to interpret, update, and create engineering drawings and models.
  • Collaborate on the development of engineered components and support product introductions for customer applications.
  • Provide technical input for customer queries and engage with cross-functional teams

Quality & Compliance
  • Partner with the Quality Manager to maintain and develop ISO9001 & ISO14001 management systems, catering to personal development and career growth.
  • Engage in quality-focused tasks-approximately 30% of the role-with training available to enhance skills and obtain further qualifications

Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Work closely with production, design, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation to support continuous improvement.
  • Take initiative in daily problem-solving and contribute to team success.

Who We're Looking For:

  • Degree-qualified engineer (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Product Design, or similar)
  • SolidWorks experience is essential
  • 1-3 years' industry experience preferred; however, recent graduates with strong CAD skills are encouraged to apply
  • A solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles and a keen interest in quality systems.
  • Familiarity with ISO9001 / ISO14001 is beneficial but not required; full training is provided.
  • A proactive, self-managing individual who thrives in a team environment with strong communication skills.

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary ranging from 35,000 to 40,000 based on experience.
  • Bonus opportunities linked to personal goals, performance, and company profitability.
  • A comprehensive company pension scheme.
  • Excellent work/life balance with day shifts only, including an early finish on Fridays!
  • A supportive culture focused on self-management, teamwork, and community involvement.
  • Community days with 2+ paid days per year for volunteering.
  • Regular team social events: enjoy bowling every 4-6 weeks, summer BBQs, Christmas lunches, quizzes, and pizza days.
  • The chance to work with global engineering teams (USA, Mexico, China) and a clear career development pathway leading to a Manufacturing Engineer role.

Ready to Elevate Your Engineering Career?

If you're excited about combining your CAD skills with quality assurance and customer interaction, we want to hear from you! Apply now to take your next step with a purpose-driven engineering organisation that values your growth and contribution.

Join us in making an impact-your engineering journey starts here!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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