We’re hiring for a Product Design Engineer to join the in-house design team at a Macclesfield based business specialising in the creation of innovative retail products. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and hands-on designer to work across the full lifecycle of retail design projects – from concept development to production-ready drawings.
Whether you're an experienced designer or a talented graduate with SolidWorks skills, this role offers long-term career development in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What’s on offer?
* £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
* Company bonus scheme
* Hybrid / flexible working
* 21 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Exposure to design and manufacturing for high-profile retail clients
What will you be doing as a Product Design Engineer?
* Designing products and components for retail environments using SolidWorks
* Creating concept sketches, 3D models, realistic renders, and production drawings
* Supporting prototype builds and product testing
* Preparing engineering documentation and artwork for manufacture
* Taking ownership of design projects, ensuring smooth handovers to production
* Building client-facing presentations and supporting sales activity
* Staying up to date with trends in retail and POS design
What do you need?
* SolidWorks proficiency – assemblies, engineering drawings, rendering
* Understanding of manufacturing processes and production constraints
* Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
* Experience in a similar design, engineering, or manufacturing role (1+ year ideal, but strong graduates considered)
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage time across multiple projects
If you're passionate about design and want to see your ideas brought to life in real-world retail spaces, this is your chance to join a business that values creativity, precision, and innovation. Apply now for consideration or speak with Jack Kitchin at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.
KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted