Job Description
Design Engineer - Retail Display
Job Title: Manufacturing Design Engineer – Retail Displays
Location: Witham, Essex
Employment Type: Full-Time
Market 36 Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client based in Witham for a Manufacturing Design Engineer to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative business specialising in the design and manufacture of high-quality retail display solutions for leading brands across a variety of industries.
Role Overview:
The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming conceptual retail display designs into detailed, production-ready engineering documentation. You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure that projects are delivered with precision, creativity, and cost-efficiency—from prototype to final production.
Key Responsibilities:
* Translate industrial design concepts into detailed engineering drawings for fabrication
* Create 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Inventor
* Select suitable materials and processes (wood, metal, acrylic, plastic, print) considering cost, durability, and visual appeal
* Collaborate with production teams and external suppliers to ensure feasibility and accuracy
* Conduct tolerance analysis, create Bills of Materials (BOMs), and evaluate design for manufacture (DFM)
* Provide input on tooling and assembly methods
* Support prototyping, testing, and iterative design development
* Ensure adherence to project deadlines, budgets, and quality standards
* Comply with health and safety regulations and client-specific requirements
* Occasional travel for site visits, installations, or supplier meetings may be required
Required Qualifications and Experience:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Product Design, or a related field
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail display design or custom fabrication
* Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Autodesk Inventor
* Strong understanding of materials and processes such as woodworking, metalwork, acrylic forming, and printing
* Knowledge of DFM principles and production constraints
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
* Capable of managing multiple projects to tight deadlines
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with POP/POS display manufacturing
* Hands-on fabrication or shop-floor experience
* Awareness of sustainable materials and manufacturing practices
* Familiarity with ERP or PDM systems
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Career development opportunities
* Engaging and collaborative work environment
* The chance to contribute to high-profile retail display projects
If you're a motivated and technically skilled design engineer looking to be part of a creative and fast-paced industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles.