Senior Product Design Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for creative minds as Senior Product Design Engineers at an award-winning manufacturer. In this role, you will spearhead the development of innovative fenestration products, ensuring they are optimized for efficient production and assembly. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will explore new materials and techniques while leading prototyping efforts using advanced technologies. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will set new standards in design and sustainability. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and provides ample opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee benefits scheme

Free on-site parking

Annual appraisal and career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Community involvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product design experience, especially in PVCu and Aluminium extrusion.
• Hands-on prototyping experience with 3D printing and fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative fenestration products with a focus on design and functionality.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.

Skills

Product Design

Innovation

Collaboration

Prototyping

Sustainable Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Bachelor's degree in Product Design

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

3D Printing

Job description

Senior Product Design Engineer

Location: Derbyshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Senior Product Design Engineers to join an award-winning manufacturer based in Derbyshire. The client is looking for hands-on, creative design engineers who can drive innovation while ensuring designs are optimised for efficient manufacture, particularly in PVCu extrusion processes.

Overview

As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge fenestration products (windows, doors, bi-fold doors, conservatories, decking and garden rooms), setting new standards in design, performance, and functionality. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that designs are not only innovative but also optimised for efficient production and assembly.

Responsibilities

1. Innovation & Design Leadership: Lead the development of high-quality, groundbreaking fenestration products, exploring new materials, techniques, and design concepts.
2. Design for Manufacture: Ensure innovative designs are optimised for efficient production, assembly, and cost-effectiveness, with a strong understanding of PVCu extrusion and tooling requirements.
3. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Teamwork: Work closely with production and technical service teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility and enhance real-world usability.
4. Extrusion Process & Tooling: Apply in-depth knowledge of extrusion processes and tooling to create scalable, manufacturable designs.
5. Prototyping & Testing: Lead the prototyping process by creating functional models and mock-ups, utilizing 3D printing and fabrication techniques.
6. CAD Design & Technical Documentation: Use SolidWorks and AutoCAD to develop detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and assembly instructions.
7. Material Selection & Sustainability: Select and optimise eco-friendly materials that enhance product performance and manufacturability, integrating sustainable design practices into the development process.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2. 10+ years of experience in product design, with expertise in PVCu and Aluminium extrusion processes.
3. Hands-on prototyping experience, including 3D printing and fabrication techniques.
4. Experience in sustainable design and eco-friendly materials is desirable.

Benefits

1. Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
2. Company pension scheme.
3. Life Assurance.
4. Employee benefits scheme, including discounts on goods, meals out, and cinema tickets.
5. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
6. Free on-site parking.
7. Annual appraisal and career development opportunities.
8. Employee engagement initiatives.
9. Community involvement, including charity donations and sponsorships.

Apply now and take the next step in your career.