Development Engineer - POS/POP Displays | Leicester | £42,000 - £45,000 ?? Leicester (On-site) ?? Full Time | Permanent �? Recruiting exclusively on behalf of a leading creative manufacturing company We’re working with a fast-paced and rapidly expanding business in the POS/POP display industry to find an experienced and practical Development Engineer to join their growing development team in Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their engineering career—bringing creativity and commercial awareness to a role that blends innovation with hands-on delivery. The Role As a Development Engineer, you’ll be responsible for turning client concepts into fully developed, cost-effective solutions that are ready for manufacture. Working closely with internal departments, you'll support projects from initial brief through to production—whether in-house or outsourced. This is an office-based role with light physical requirements, offering the chance to be part of a collaborative, technically focused team environment. Key Responsibilities Develop functional, client-aligned engineering solutions Deliver cost-effective development strategies for both in-house and external manufacturing routes Conduct site surveys when required Collaborate with Planning, Workshop, Prototyping, and Pre-Production to align project delivery with sales forecasts and budget constraints Implement internal procedures and uphold company policies Foster a professional, honest, and team-oriented culture Proactively report issues and obstacles to the Head of Development to ensure seamless project flow What We’re Looking For Proven experience in a development engineering role (POS/POP or display industry highly desirable) Strong proficiency in SolidWorks Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Highly organised with strong time management and multitasking abilities Proficient in MS Office and reporting tools Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical, solution-oriented mindset Comfortable working independently while contributing to broader team goals Good numeracy and record-keeping skills