Product design and development engineer (degree)

Level

Degree level

Length

3.5 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Using engineering techniques to bring new products to life or redesign existing products.

Develop product concepts through sketching, CAD modelling, and rendering

Conduct engineering analysis and simulation to validate design decisions

Build and test prototypes to verify performance against requirements

Work with manufacturing teams to translate designs into production-ready products

Carry out materials and supplier research to support design decisions

Prepare design documentation including drawings, specifications, and reports

Present design proposals and development updates to internal and external stakeholders

Product design methodologies including design thinking, user research, and co-design

Engineering analysis including stress, thermal, and dynamic calculations

CAD, simulation, and digital engineering tools for product development

Manufacturing processes and design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)

Materials selection and how material properties influence product performance

Intellectual property, product standards, and regulatory compliance in design

Project management and managing the product development lifecycle

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