Senior Design Engineer

Poole Bay Holdings Ltd.; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Poole Bay Holdings Ltd. in Poole, Dorset is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to lead the design, development and optimisation of Furniture and Shelter products, translating concepts into detailed engineering designs while meeting industry standards, quality targets and cost goals.

You will collaborate across Development, Manufacturing and Project teams, guide a design function, and ensure designs are compliant, well documented and manufacturable. On-site role with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of product design teams.
• Strong SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling skills.
• Experience producing engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of tolerance analysis and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team to take concepts to production-ready products.
• Prepare detailed drawings, 3D models and specifications using SolidWorks.
• Conduct design analysis including tolerance analysis and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Development, manufacturing, installation, procurement and project management teams.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations and customer specs.
• Review and approve engineering changes and documentation.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation and troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on cost, performance and manufacturability.
• Participate in client meetings to provide technical solutions.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD modeling

Design leadership

Engineering drawings

Tolerance analysis

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are a leading UK B2B eCommerce and catalogue marketer with product marketing expertise across a wide range of health, safety, and facilities products.

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Based onsite in Poole, Dorset

5 days a week | Monday – Friday 9:00 – 17:30

40 Hours a week

Main Purpose

The role holder is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimisation of Furniture and Shelter products and systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating conceptual ideas and translating these into detailed engineering designs while ensuring compliance with industry standards, quality requirements, and cost targets. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and cross-functional collaboration especially with the Development and Innovation Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Day to day responsibilities

• Lead the design team and function to support the development of new products, components, or systems from concept through to production.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and specifications using SolidWorks software.
• Conduct design analysis including, tolerance analysis, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Development, manufacturing, installation, procurement, project management teams and 3rd party design providers.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
• Review and approve technical documentation and engineering changes.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, performance enhancement, and manufacturability.
• Participate in client meetings to provide technical expertise and design solutions.
• Manage company KPI design data ensuring costs, lead times are met through effective planning of design capacity.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Complete routine safety, housekeeping and compliance checks
• Identify hazards or unsafe behaviour and ensure appropriate action is taken
• Support incident reporting and follow-up where required
• Adherence to the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and procedures

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide visible leadership and support to Design
• Maintain a regular presence in Design
• Coach individuals in the moment to reinforce correct ways of working
• Act as the first point of contact for questions or operational concerns
• Record attendance, timekeeping and payroll-related information accurately through required channels
• Conduct return-to-work meetings and support absence management
• Contribute to investigations and performance-related discussions
• Monitor productivity, accuracy and adherence to standard processes
• Highlight performance gaps and support agreed corrective actions
• Contribute to improvements in how Design operates
• Remain flexible and hands-on in a changing environment