Full job descriptionSenior Product Design Engineer
Full-Time, Permanent
Walsall, West Midlands
Hybrid Working Available
Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

We are partnering with a leading lighting manufacturer in the West Midlands who are seeking an experienced Senior Product Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is a key hire for the business, reporting directly into the Managing Director, with responsibility for leading engineering projects from initial concept through to full production. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in both new product development (NPD) and the continuous improvement of existing product ranges, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and manufacturability.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical design expertise with engineering ownership and process improvement across the full product lifecycle.

Senior Product Design Engineer
Job Description
*Lead end-to-end engineering projects from concept through to production, including modifications to existing product ranges
*Oversee all stages of the design and development process, ensuring innovation, quality, and sustainability targets are achieved
*Take ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI) for both standard product development and bespoke lighting solutions
*Act as technical lead within the engineering function, driving continuous improvement across products and processes
*Ensure all designs comply with relevant national and international safety and performance standards
*Deliver hands-on electro-mechanical design work, including 3D CAD modelling and prototype development
*Produce and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and production libraries
*Manage component specifications for purchased parts and assemblies
*Provide technical support to both internal stakeholders and external customers
*Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives in line with business objectives
*Support the Managing Director with technical and engineering-related activities

Senior Product Design Engineer
Skills & Experience Required
*Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a product design / development engineering role
*Ideally experienced within the lighting or electrical manufacturing sector
*Strong proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
*Solid understanding of design for manufacture (DFM) principles
*Knowledge of manufacturing processes including casting, moulding, extrusion, and sheet metal fabrication
*Hands-on prototyping experience (bench work, soldering, assembly, etc.)
*Experience with document management systems such as Autodesk Vault (or equivalent)
*Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
*Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team
*Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the business

What’s on Offer
*Opportunity to lead full product lifecycle development within a growing manufacturing business
*High level of autonomy and direct influence over engineering and product direction
*Exposure to innovative lighting product development and bespoke project work
*Close collaboration with senior leadership, including direct reporting to the Managing Director
*Long-term career progression within a technically driven environment