Quinn Quest Talent Solutions
Senior Design Engineer – Retail Displays
West Yorkshire | Full Time | £45,000–£55,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits
Are you an experienced Senior Design Engineer with a passion for turning creative concepts into innovative retail display solutions?
I'm partnered with an established UK manufacturer looking to appoint a technically strong and commercially minded Design Engineer to lead projects from concept through to manufacture.
Working closely with Sales, Production and Project Management teams, you'll play a key role in designing bespoke retail displays, fixtures and furniture for leading retail and FMCG brands.
The Senior Design Engineer Role:
- Design bespoke retail displays, POS and furniture solutions.
- Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
- Take projects from concept through to manufacture.
- Work closely with Production and Project teams to ensure designs are manufacturable.
- Mentor and support junior members of the design team.
- Solve technical challenges and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
About You
You'll ideally have:
- Strong SolidWorks experience.
- Previous experience designing retail displays, shopfitting, bespoke furniture or joinery products.
- Excellent understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM).
- Experience producing production-ready engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of timber, metal and acrylic fabrication.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What's on Offer
- £45,000–£50,000 salary.
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm.
- Overtime available.
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects for leading retail brands.
- Career progression within a growing manufacturing business.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
If you're an experienced Senior Design Engineer looking for your next challenge within the retail display industry, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Adam Quinn at Quinn Quest Talent for a confidential discussion
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