Senior Product Design Engineer

Looking to lead innovation in a business that values curiosity, creativity, and real-world impact? As Senior Product Design Engineer in Hereford, youll shape early-stage product development across EMEA for a global leader in water management. This hybrid role offers £60,000£65,000 plus a generous benefits package and high ownership from day one.

Scope of the Role:

Your mission is to uncover user needs and turn them into viable innovation projects. Youll guide early product research, prototyping, and business case development across multiple EMEA markets.

• Lead customer discovery and concept development for plumbing innovations

• Run ideation workshops and build proof-of-concept prototypes

• Create business cases with market analysis and commercial rationale

• Partner with universities, research agencies, and global teams

• Maintain design intent from discovery through to industrialisation

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Product Design Engineering

• Strong product development experience with a user-centred mindset

• Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks essential; Creo desirable)

• Experience in prototyping and early-stage concept testing

• Background in water systems or plastic components is advantageous

Salary and Benefits:

• £60,000£65,000 basic salary

• 6% employer pension contribution

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Life assurance

• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, 2 remote

• Health cashback plan and eyecare vouchers

• Access to an Independent Financial Advisor

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Subsidised gym membership

Youll be joining a collaborative and inquisitive Research and Development team working at the front end of innovation. Whether your background is in mechanical design, user-led product development, or working as an R&D Engineer or Innovation Engineer, this role offers the chance to influence real-world solutions used across EMEA. Based in Hereford, the team blends product insight with strong technical rigour and a practical, cross-functional approach.

How to Apply:
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