Senior Development Designer

A global leader in point-of-sale (POS) innovation is seeking an experienced Senior Development

Designer 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 Development Designer, 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 Development Designer 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 Development Designer 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

• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

• 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.