Product / Industrial Designer

DRYFT World Ltd.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional annual leave

On-site parking

State-of-the-art prototyping facility

Job summary

DRYFT World Ltd. is seeking a skilled Product Design Engineer to join our in-house design team in Sheffield.

You will lead concept development, prototyping, and CAD modelling for our DRYFT product line, pushing towards rapid, high-volume production. Ideal candidates will have around 5 years of experience in product development, extensive SolidWorks proficiency, and a strong background in ergonomics and motorized/electronic assemblies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Product Design, Design Engineering, or related discipline.
• Around 5 years of product development experience taking concepts to high-volume production.
• Extensive SolidWorks experience including part/assembly configurations, evaluation, and top-down modelling.
• Proven ability in mechanical problem-solving, ergonomics, and designing internal architecture for motorized/electronic components.
• Advanced modelling with SolidWorks surfacing and Sub-D Modelling.

Responsibilities

• Concept & Prototyping: Develop new DRYFT product concepts using mock-ups, 3D printing, and sketching.
• Advanced CAD Modelling: Use SolidWorks for parametric top-down modelling and large assemblies.
• Design for Manufacture (DFM): Create robust parts for injection moulding, die casting, and high-volume production.
• Production & Refinement: Work with manufacturing teams on tooling, sample inspections, and GD&T to drawings.
• Continuous Innovation: Re-engineer existing product lines for performance and appeal.
• Design for ergonomics: Consider user interaction via touchpoints, clips, catches, grips, and controls.
• Design for reliability: Ensure parts and assemblies last.
• Integration of technology: Design parts to seamlessly integrate motors, electronics and mechanisms.

Skills

Product design

SolidWorks

Ergonomics

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design or Design Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Salary: £32,000 - £45,000 per year (Depending on experience)

Location: Sheffield (S13 9LQ) – Full-time, In-person

Perks: Additional leave, On-site parking, State-of-the-art prototyping facility

The opportunity: Design for DRYFT

Do you want to see your designs transforming commercial spaces worldwide? We are expanding our in-house design engineering team to create the next generation of industry-leading DRYFT commercial cleaning machines.

Google us, look at our product range, and see the impact you could make. While your contract will be held by the engineering powerhouse DEXTRON Technology, your daily mission is 100% focused on designing and scaling the DRYFT product line. You get the excitement, brand visibility, and fast-paced environment of working on a premier commercial brand, backed by extensive on-site resources.

In this role, you will be working on an exciting range of products which are built around our innovative core-ion battery ecosystem. We work at serious pace here, aiming to release a new machine every 6-12 months—meaning you will see your concepts turn into real-world products faster than almost anywhere else.

Why this role is unique

Everything Under One Roof: Go from initial idea to mass production in one place. You will have direct access to state-of-the-art in-house prototyping facilities (top-of-the-range 3D printers, CNC machines) and our own on-site injection moulding facilities.

True Ownership: Move DRYFT products from raw concept to fully proven, high-volume machine prototypes.

Cutting-Edge Tech: Work daily with cutting-edge CAD software and top-of-the-range 3D printers.

Complex Engineering: This is not just styling. You will design intricate internal part architectures, integrating motors, electronics, and PCBs.

What you will do

Concept & Prototyping: Develop new DRYFT product concepts, utilizing physical mock-ups, 3D printing, and sketching.

Advanced CAD Modelling: Utilize SolidWorks for parametric top-down modelling, complex surface modelling, shelling, and managing large assemblies.

Design for Manufacture (DFM): Design robust parts for injection moulding, die casting, and high-volume production.

Production & Refinement: Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure efficient production. Manage tooling adjustments, conduct sample inspections, and apply GD&T to drawings.

Continuous Innovation: Re-engineer existing DRYFT product lines for maximum performance and consumer appeal.

Design for ergonomics: Considering the user interaction via touchpoints; clips, catches, grips and controls.

Design for reliability: Ensuring parts and assemblies are designed to last.

Integration of technology; Designing parts and assemblies to work seamlessly with motors, electronics and mechanisms.

What we are looking for

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Design Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience: Around 5 years of product development experience, taking products from concept to high-volume production.

CAD Mastery: Extensive SolidWorks experience (including part/assembly configurations, evaluation, and top-down modelling).

Technical Skills: Proven ability in mechanical problem-solving, ergonomics, and designing internal architecture for motorized/electronic components.

Advanced Modelling: Expertise in high-quality SolidWorks surfacing and Sub-D Modelling.

Beneficial skills (but not critical)

Simulation: Proven ability to run structural part simulations.

Interface Design: Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI) design.

What we offer you

A dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced design studio environment

Additional annual leave

On-site parking

So why join DRYFT?

You will be joining at a pivotal stage in the company’s growth, helping shape a fast-expanding range of products designed to increase speed, improve efficiency and raise expectations across the commercial cleaning industry.

With DRYFT Core-ion powering our future machines and a clear ambition to launch new products every 6 to 12 months, this is a rare opportunity to work in an environment where invention moves quickly.

You will work on patented, British-engineered technology with a team focused on agility, precision and relentless innovation. You will have the freedom to solve real engineering challenges, the facilities to build and test quickly, and the opportunity to see your work move from concept to production.