Product Design Engineer

ACS Performance; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury lighting is seeking a talented Product Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves overseeing the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring high-quality, precision-engineered solutions. You'll collaborate with creative design teams and cross-functional departments to bring durable, on-brand designs to market. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a deep understanding of engineering principles, particularly in metal materials and fabrication processes. If you're passionate about craftsmanship and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in lighting or product design engineering.
• Degree-qualified in Product Design, Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop products from concept to production, ensuring technical feasibility.
• Create CAD models and 3D prototypes using SolidWorks.

Skills

Product Design Engineering

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

3D Printing

Education

Degree in Product Design or Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Adobe CS

MS Office

Job description

Are you a technically gifted Product Design Engineer with a flair for innovation and a passion for craftsmanship? A well-established and respected design-led manufacturer in the luxury lighting sector is seeking a talented individual to join their engineering team.

The Role
This position will see you involved in the entire lifecycle of product development - from concept to production. You will work closely with a creative design team and cross-functional departments to ensure high-quality, precision-engineered lighting solutions are brought to market.

Responsibilities:

• Develop products from concept to production, ensuring technical feasibility and manufacturability.
• Create CAD models, technical drawings, and 3D prototypes using SolidWorks.
• Apply expertise in metal materials and fabrication processes to develop durable, on-brand designs.
• Lead projects and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to meet quality, cost, and timeline goals.
• Perform environmental and compliance testing (e.g., CIBSE TM65/66, BS-EN 60598).
• Support continuous improvement by implementing feedback from testing and production stages.

Requirements:

• 5+ years in lighting or product design engineering.
• Degree-qualified in Product Design, Engineering or a related field.
• Project manager experience with the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines
• Expert user of SolidWorks, with familiarity in AutoCAD, Adobe CS, and MS Office.
• Skilled in 3D printing, prototyping, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of engineering metal parts and relevant regulatory standards.
• Creative problem-solver with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits (UK & overseas).
• Must have the right to work in the UK and hold a valid driving license.

ACS are recruiting for a Product Design Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Product Design Engineer submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Product Design Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Product Design Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Product Design Engineer role you desire.