Senior Development Designer

Professional Technical Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £60,000 salary

31 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Ongoing professional development

Supportive, innovative environment

Job summary

Professional Technical Ltd in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Development Designer to own the end-to-end design and development of sophisticated POS display units. You will drive engineering excellence, shape technical direction and work with global brands across plastics, sheet metal, and injection moulding to deliver high-impact retail displays.

The role requires a strong background in POS/POP design, DFMA, and solid modelling in SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Experience designing POS displays from concept to production.
• Strong DFMA and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Experience with injection moulding and sheet metal fabrication.
• Proven ability to produce production-ready drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex POS products from concept to production.
• Oversee overseas manufacturing development and supplier collaboration.
• Manage prototyping and production transitions with cost/quality targets.
• Contribute to engineering reviews and maintain robust documentation.

Skills

POS/POP design

DFMA

Injection moulding

Sheet metal fabrication

Vacuum forming

Prototyping

Production-ready drawings

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

A global leader in point-of-sale (POS) innovation is seeking an experienced Senior Development Designer to join their high-performing engineering team in the East Midlands. This is a pivotal role within a business that partners with some of the most recognisable brands in retail, delivering complex, high-impact display solutions across plastic fabrication, injection moulding and advanced manufacturing processes.

As a Senior Development Designer, you will take ownership of the end-to-end design and development of sophisticated POS display units. You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, driving engineering excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative solutions for major global retailers.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Development Designer will include:

• Leading the design and development of complex POS products from concept through to production, utilising expertise in injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, vacuum forming and other manufacturing processes.
• Driving DFM strategy and overseeing overseas manufacturing development, working closely with international suppliers, production partners and cross-functional teams.
• Managing prototyping and production, ensuring seamless transition from prototype to mass manufacture while maintaining quality, cost and performance targets.
• Championing engineering best practice, conducting technical reviews, identifying improvements and ensuring robust documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

To be successful in this Senior Development Designer role, you should demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Product Development Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Strong background in POS / POP design (highly desirable).
• Expertise in design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).
• Advanced knowledge of plastic injection moulding and plastic fabrication processes.
• High proficiency in SolidWorks, with the ability to produce complex, production-ready models and drawings.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including production, commercial, and overseas manufacturing partners.
• Leading design reviews and presenting engineering recommendations.
• Producing and maintaining detailed technical documentation, specifications and BOMs.

Benefits

• Up to £60,000 salary
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for progression
• Supportive, innovative environment within a global market leader

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