Vax vacuums sit in millions of UK homes, and next year, as the brand turns fifty, its Droitwich engineering team is being rebuilt from scratch. This Product Design Engineer role gives you ownership of mechanical design for wet or dry floor care products (DOE), from CAD to production. Why this might beat the job you're in now You own the mechanical design end to end, not signed off in slices. Independence grows as you prove it, not with time served. NPD is being rebuilt from the ground up, so you help shape how the team works. Design, build and test in quick loops instead of waiting on a polished brief.
Role at a glance
- Location: Droitwich, Worcestershire, four days a week on site
- Contract: Permanent, full time
- Travel: Occasional trips to suppliers, including China
What you will own
As Product Design Engineer, you take the mechanical design of dry floor care products from concept to production. CAD for complex parts and assemblies, primarily CREO, with SolidWorks, Inventor, Onshape and Fusion all fine. Tolerance stack ups, FEA and failure analysis on your own designs. Design for manufacture calls across plastics and metals, with production-ready specs. Direct communication with the China build and production teams as designs move to manufacture.
What you will need
- A proven background in mechanical or product design engineering, taking products from CAD to production.
- Electromechanical experience in airflow, motors, filtration, sealing, cordless or battery.
- Proven 3D CAD of complex parts and assemblies, with tolerance stack ups and design for manufacture.
- Handy but not essential: vacuum or filtration experience, CREO, and Far East manufacturing exposure.
Salary and benefits
- Salary: Market range, depending on experience (purposefully not advertised)
- Bonus: Up to 10%, split between personal and company performance
- Private medical: Aviva cover after six months
- Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy three more
- Protection cover: Death in service, income protection and critical illness
- Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer
- Cycle to work: Scheme available
- Staff perks: A free product after probation, plus discounts
About Vax
Vax has been a fixture in UK homes for decades, the brand behind millions of vacuums, carpet washers and cleaning products. It's now part of TTI, the global group behind Milwaukee and Ryobi, backing a familiar name with real investment. Next year marks Vax's 50th anniversary, alongside a rebuild of new product development in the UK and a shift towards how teams like SharkNinja and Dyson work.
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Product Design Engineer (physial product, NPD) employer: Vax
At Vax, we pride ourselves on being a progressive employer that fosters a fun, team-oriented culture where innovation thrives. As an Industrial Design Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals in a dynamic environment, contributing to the development of cutting-edge floorcare products that enhance everyday life. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a focus on collaboration, Vax offers a unique chance to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the world of consumer products.
