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Senior Product Design Engineer

Location: Derbyshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Senior Product Design Engineers to join an award-winning manufacturer based in Derbyshire. The client is looking for hands-on, creative design engineers who can drive innovation while ensuring designs are optimised for efficient manufacture, particularly in PVCu extrusion processes.

Overview

As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge fenestration products (windows, doors, bi-fold doors, conservatories, decking and garden rooms) , setting new standards in design, performance, and functionality. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that designs are not only innovative but also optimised for efficient production and assembly.

Responsibilities

Innovation & Design Leadership: Lead the development of high-quality, groundbreaking fenestration products, exploring new materials, techniques, and design concepts.
Design for Manufacture: Ensure innovative designs are optimised for efficient production, assembly, and cost-effectiveness, with a strong understanding of PVCu extrusion and tooling requirements.
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Teamwork: Work closely with production and technical service teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility and enhance real-world usability.
Extrusion Process & Tooling: Apply in-depth knowledge of extrusion processes and tooling to create scalable, manufacturable designs.
Prototyping & Testing: Lead the prototyping process by creating functional models and mock-ups, utilizing 3D printing and fabrication techniques.
CAD Design & Technical Documentation: Use SolidWorks and AutoCAD to develop detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and assembly instructions.
Material Selection & Sustainability: Select and optimise eco-friendly materials that enhance product performance and manufacturability, integrating sustainable design practices into the development process.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of experience in product design, with expertise in PVCu and Aluminium extrusion processes.
Hands-on prototyping experience, including 3D printing and fabrication techniques.
Experience in sustainable design and eco-friendly materials is desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
Company pension scheme.
Life Assurance.
Employee benefits scheme, including discounts on goods, meals out, and cinema tickets.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free on-site parking.
Annual appraisal and career development opportunities.
Employee engagement initiatives.
Community involvement, including charity donations and sponsorships.Apply now and take the next step in your career