Product Design Engineer
Owen Daniels
- Walsall, England, United Kingdom
- Walsall, England, United Kingdom
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We are partnering with a leading lighting manufacturer in the West Midlands who are seeking an experienced Senior Product Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team.
This is a key hire for the business, reporting directly into the Managing Director, with responsibility for leading engineering projects from initial concept through to full production. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in both new product development (NPD) and the continuous improvement of existing product ranges, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and manufacturability.
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical design expertise with engineering ownership and process improvement across the full product lifecycle.
Senior Product Design Engineer Job Description
Lead end-to-end engineering projects from concept through to production, including modifications to existing product ranges Oversee all stages of the design and development process, ensuring innovation, quality, and sustainability targets are achieved Take ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI) for both standard product development and bespoke lighting solutions Act as technical lead within the engineering function, driving continuous improvement across products and processes Ensure all designs comply with relevant national and international safety and performance standards Deliver hands-on electro-mechanical design work, including 3D CAD modelling and prototype development Produce and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and production libraries Manage component specifications for purchased parts and assemblies Provide technical support to both internal stakeholders and external customers Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives in line with business objectives Support the Managing Director with technical and engineering-related activities Senior Product Design Engineer Skills & Experience Required
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a product design / development engineering role Ideally experienced within the lighting or electrical manufacturing sector Strong proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred) Solid understanding of design for manufacture (DFM) principles Knowledge of manufacturing processes including casting, moulding, extrusion, and sheet metal fabrication Hands-on prototyping experience (bench work, soldering, assembly, etc.) Experience with document management systems such as Autodesk Vault (or equivalent) Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the business What’s on Offer
Opportunity to lead full product lifecycle development within a growing manufacturing business High level of autonomy and direct influence over engineering and product direction Exposure to innovative lighting product development and bespoke project work Close collaboration with senior leadership, including direct reporting to the Managing Director Long-term career progression within a technically driven environment
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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