Product Design Engineer

Senior Product Design Engineer – Lighting Manufacturing
Walsall, West Midlands
Full-Time, Permanent
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