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Director at Simple Design Works | Board member of Stronger Hereford (Towns Fund) | Senior Management Team
If you're a Senior Product Design Engineer with a passion for solving technical challenges, this is an opportunity to lead exciting projects at our thriving design consultancy. You'll work across medical devices, industrial equipment and consumer products, collaborating with a talented team of engineers and designers. With a £50,000 - £55,000 salary, hybrid working and career progression opportunities, this role offers both challenge and reward.
Scope of the role
With over 10 years of success stories behind us, we’re looking for a creative problem-solver. You’ll be committed to working with like-minded leaders to take ownership of transforming concepts into impactful products. You’ll have direct impact to apply strong technical skills to shape innovative, compliant and user-centred solutions across multiple industries. Expect to:
1. Lead the high-level execution of multiple projects from initial concept through to completion.
2. Design innovative solutions with 3D CAD, such as SolidWorks, and develop detailed production drawings.
3. Apply design for manufacture and assembly principles, including injection moulding, castings and machining.
4. Engage in prototyping and testing to validate and optimise designs.
5. Mentor the next generation of designers and engineers to foster technical excellence and grow commercial capability.
6. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
Key skills and experience required
1. Degree in mechanical engineering.
2. Proven experience and confidence in mechanical or product design engineering.
3. Curious with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who is comfortable working in a hybrid team managing multiple projects.
4. Expertise in SolidWorks and a proven ability to produce production-ready designs.
5. Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection moulding, sheet metal, and machining.
6. Experience within an established consultancy is favourable.
Salary and benefits
1. Hybrid working (2 to 3 days per week in the studio).
2. Opportunities to thrive and develop professionally in an ambitious business.
To join a team where everyone matters, email hello@simpledesignworks.co.uk with your CV, portfolio and tell us why this role appeals to you. In your portfolio, please include a paragraph on the scope of your involvement for each project.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Design Services
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