Senior Design Engineer

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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.

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Location:
Loughborough
Salary:
£60,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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