Design Engineer & Senior Engineer (Permanent)

The Role You’ll be part of a close-knit engineering and production team, helping take lighting products from concept through to manufacture. This position suits someone who brings creativity, initiative, and fresh thinking, while maintaining a strong foundation in engineering principles. You’ll contribute to new product development, enhancements to existing ranges, and bespoke customer solutions, working from a North West-based headquarters. Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop lighting products, components, and assemblies using SolidWorks * Create detailed 3D models, technical drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and supporting documentation * Collaborate with production, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with customer needs * Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities * Contribute innovative ideas to improve product performance, aesthetics, and manufacturability * Drive continuous improvement across existing product lines * Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and internal quality requirements * Provide technical input during customer discussions and project scoping What We’re Looking For: * Must have strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modelling, assemblies, and technical drawings * Must have a background in product design, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline * Experience working with sheet metal, aluminium extrusions, plastics, or similar manufacturing processes is advantageous * Proactive, enthusiastic, and solutions-oriented approach * Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on mindset * Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment * Excellent communication and teamwork skills