Senior Development Designer

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 £47,000 salary
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for progression
• Supportive, innovative environment within a global market leader

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