Job Description
Looking to lead innovation in a business that values curiosity, creativity, and real-world impact? As a Senior Product Design Engineer in Hereford, you'll shape early-stage product development across EMEA for a global leader in water management. This hybrid role offers a salary of £60,000–£65,000, plus a generous benefits package and high ownership from day one.
Scope of the Role
Your mission is to uncover user needs and turn them into viable innovation projects. You will guide early product research, prototyping, and business case development across multiple EMEA markets.
1. Lead customer discovery and concept development for plumbing innovations
2. Run ideation workshops and build proof-of-concept prototypes
3. Create business cases with market analysis and commercial rationale
4. Partner with universities, research agencies, and global teams
5. Maintain design intent from discovery through to industrialisation
Key Skills and Experience Required
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Product Design Engineering
* Strong product development experience with a user-centred mindset
* Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks essential; Creo desirable)
* Experience in prototyping and early-stage concept testing
* Background in water systems or plastic components is advantageous
Salary and Benefits
* £60,000–£65,000 basic salary
* 6% employer pension contribution
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Life assurance
* Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, 2 remote
* Health cashback plan and eyecare vouchers
* Access to an Independent Financial Advisor
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Subsidised gym membership
You will join a collaborative and inquisitive Research and Development team working at the front end of innovation. Whether your background is in mechanical design, user-led product development, or working as an R&D Engineer or Innovation Engineer, this role offers the chance to influence real-world solutions used across EMEA. Based in Hereford, the team combines product insight with strong technical rigour and a practical, cross-functional approach.
How to Apply
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