Job Description
Location: Loughborough
Salary: 35,000 - 55,000 DOE (Mid-Weight to Senior Level Considered)
Status: Private & Confidential Opportunity
About the Company
A specialist design and manufacturing business working within retail-focused environments, delivering innovative display and product solutions for a wide range of commercial and consumer applications.
The business operates across concept design through to production, supporting both UK and international clients with high-quality engineered solutions.
Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join the team in Loughborough.
The Role
This is a hands-on design role supporting the development of retail-focused and consumer-facing display and product solutions from concept through to manufacture. The position is open to both mid-weight and senior-level designers depending on experience.
You will be working across a variety of materials and manufacturing processes, supporting design development through to production and installation.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and produce 3D CAD designs using SolidWorks
Support design development from concept through to manufacture
Produce technical drawings, BOMs, and supporting documentation
Work across plastics, metals, timber, and composite materials
Support prototyping and product development activities
Liaise with internal production teams to ensure design feasibility
Where required, support client communication and design presentations
Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver projects
About You
We are open to both mid-weight and senior designers with relevant industry experience.
You will ideally have:
Experience in retail display, product design, or industrial design environments
Strong SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD capability
Understanding of manufacturing and production design processes
Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings and BOMs
Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
High attention to detail and practical design approach
Additional Experience (Beneficial, Not Essential)
Plastic fabrication, vacuum forming, or injection moulding
Sheet metal or timber fabrication knowledge
3D printing or rapid prototyping experience
Exposure to ERP or manufacturing systems
Structural design awareness
Client-facing or presentation experience
How to Apply
To apply for this Design Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV.
A member of the recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role and next steps.