Senior Design Engineer

Job Description:

A global leader in point‑of‑sale (POS) innovation is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer 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 Design Engineer, 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 Design Engineer 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 Design Engineer 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
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible working hours
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) - increasing with service
• Free on site parking
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for progression
• Supportive, innovative environment within a global market leader

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and contribute to industry‑leading POS solutions, click the 'apply' button below.