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
- Lead 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.
- Drive DFM strategy and oversee overseas manufacturing development, working closely with international suppliers, production partners and cross‑functional teams.
- Manage prototyping and production, ensuring seamless transition from prototype to mass manufacture while maintaining quality, cost and performance targets.
- Champion engineering best practice, conduct technical reviews, identify improvements and ensure robust documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including production, commercial and overseas manufacturing partners.
- Lead design reviews and present engineering recommendations.
- Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, specifications and BOMs.
Qualifications
- 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.
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
If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and contribute to industry‑leading POS solutions, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.
#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-02”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Professional Technical Ltd”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__420912186__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=256” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Loughborough” } } }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
- Lead 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.
- Drive DFM strategy and oversee overseas manufacturing development, working closely with international suppliers, production partners and cross‑functional teams.
- Manage prototyping and production, ensuring seamless transition from prototype to mass manufacture while maintaining quality, cost and performance targets.
- Champion engineering best practice, conduct technical reviews, identify improvements and ensure robust documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including production, commercial and overseas manufacturing partners.
- Lead design reviews and present engineering recommendations.
- Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, specifications and BOMs.
Qualifications
- 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.
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
If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and contribute to industry‑leading POS solutions, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.
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