Senior Development Designer
Professional Technical Ltd
Oadby · posted 14 August 2026
Salary
£45,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Oadby, Leicestershire
Category
Engineering
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.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
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. xwzovoh
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.
← Back to job search
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
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. xwzovoh
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.