Design Engineer
Location: Loughborough
Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 DOE (Mid-Weight to Senior Level Considered)
About the Company
A specialist design and manufacturing business working within retail-focused environments, delivering innovative display and product solutions for a wide range of commercial and consumer applications. The business operates across concept design through to production, supporting both UK and international clients with high-quality engineered solutions.
The Role
This is a hands‑on design role supporting the development of retail-focused and consumer-facing display and product solutions from concept through to manufacture. The position is open to both mid‑weight and senior‑level designers depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and produce 3D CAD designs using SolidWorks
* Support design development from concept through to manufacture
* Produce technical drawings, BOMs, and supporting documentation
* Work across plastics, metals, timber, and composite materials
* Support prototyping and product development activities
* Liaise with internal production teams to ensure design feasibility
* Support client communication and design presentations where required
* Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver projects
About You
We are open to both mid-weight and senior designers with relevant industry experience.
Required Experience
* Experience in retail display, product design, or industrial design environments
* Strong SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD capability
* Understanding of manufacturing and production design processes
* Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings and BOMs
* Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
* High attention to detail and practical design approach
Additional Experience (Beneficial, Not Essential)
* Plastic fabrication, vacuum forming, or injection moulding
* Sheet metal or timber fabrication knowledge
* 3D printing or rapid prototyping experience
* Exposure to ERP or manufacturing systems
* Structural design awareness
* Client-facing or presentation experience
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