Senior Design Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic start-up in consumer goods is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in London to lead product development from concept to global production. This role requires technical expertise in engineering, a passion for user-centered design, and proficiency in Solidworks. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in bringing products to market and will benefit from an attractive salary package including equity options and a relocation bonus.

Benefits

Up to 70,000 basic salary

Company equity options

Relocation bonus

Pension scheme enrollment

Excellent career opportunities

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in product development with a strong engineering or technical background.
• Deep curiosity for how things work and how they could work better.
• Proven track record of bringing products to market.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end product development from concept to production.
• Refining designs for tooling release and efficient manufacturing.
• Benchmarking user experience and optimizing consumer touchpoints.
• Transitioning R&D into scalable production systems.

Skills

Product development experience

Strong engineering background

User-centered design

Expertise in Solidworks

Fluency in DFMA and DFMEA methodologies

Collaborative spirit

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

An ambitious consumer start-up brand is looking to recruit a Senior Design Engineer to help take their flagship product from advanced prototype to global production-and lead the development of future products that challenge convention and deliver real impact. Based in London, you will benefit from a starting salary of up to 70k plus equity and the opportunity to be at the start of an exciting new sustainable product.

As Senior Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in finalising product design for manufacture and assembly, while shaping the roadmap for future innovations. Responsibilities will include;

• Leading end-to-end product development from concept to production.
• Refining designs for tooling release and efficient manufacturing.
• Benchmarking user experience and optimising consumer touchpoints.
• Transitioning R&D into scalable production systems.
• Collaborating in-office with the engineering team, with occasional travel to the contract manufacturer in China.

Key skills needed for the Senior Design Engineer:

• Highly experienced in product development with a strong engineering or technical background.
• Deep curiosity for how things work-and how they could work better.
• Proven track record of bringing products to market.
• Passion for user-centred design and elegant engineering solutions.
• Expertise in Solidworks.
• Fluency in DFMA and DFMEA methodologies.
• Self-starter mindset and sleeves-rolled-up attitude.
• Collaborative spirit and respect for team dynamics.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll be expected to bring not only technical expertise but also creativity, ownership, and finesse to every stage of the development process.

In return you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Up to 70,000 basic salary.
• Company equity options.
• Relocation bonus.
• Pension scheme enrolment.
• Excellent career opportunities.
• The opportunity to build products that make a real difference in people's lives

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting start-up where you can help shape the future of the business. If you are confident in leading projects from design through to production, apply now through this advert.