At a Glance
- Tasks: Design bespoke retail displays and furniture solutions from concept to manufacture.
- Company: Established UK manufacturer with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and career progression.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for mentoring and growth.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and work on exciting projects for top retail brands.
- Qualifications: Strong SolidWorks experience and background in retail display design.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Senior Design Engineer with a passion for turning creative concepts into innovative retail display solutions? I'm partnered with an established UK manufacturer looking to appoint a technically strong and commercially minded Design Engineer to lead projects from concept through to manufacture.
Working closely with Sales, Production and Project Management teams, you'll play a key role in designing bespoke retail displays, fixtures and furniture for leading retail and FMCG brands.
The Senior Design Engineer Role:
- Design bespoke retail displays, POS and furniture solutions.
- Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
- Take projects from concept through to manufacture.
- Work closely with Production and Project teams to ensure designs are manufacturable.
- Mentor and support junior members of the design team.
- Solve technical challenges and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
About You:
- Strong SolidWorks experience.
- Previous experience designing retail displays, shopfitting, bespoke furniture or joinery products.
- Excellent understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM).
- Experience producing production-ready engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of timber, metal and acrylic fabrication.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What's on Offer:
- £45,000–£50,000 salary.
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm.
- Overtime available.
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects for leading retail brands.
- Career progression within a growing manufacturing business.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Senior Designer in Sheffield employer: Aim Search (UK) Ltd
Join a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company in West Yorkshire, where your expertise as a Senior Design Engineer will be valued and nurtured. With a supportive and collaborative work culture, you'll have the opportunity to lead exciting projects for top retail brands while enjoying competitive salary packages and clear pathways for career progression. Embrace the chance to mentor junior designers and contribute to a team that prioritises creativity and technical excellence.
