Design Engineer

Current Roles Design EngineerSalary: Excellent packageOur client is a globally respected leader in lighting solutions supplying into a variety of markets. With a current turnover of around 30m in Europe, they are looking to grow to 45m+ over the next 3 years. A key component to this growth will include a strong strategic focus on expanding their footprint in continental Europe, as well as developing successful new product ranges for a range of industries in line with the company’s strategy.Due to these growth plans, the company are looking to recruit an experienced Design Engineer who will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of innovative lighting products, while contributing to the continued success of a respected global brand.THE ROLE – DESIGN ENGINEERThe Design Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design, development, testing, and validation of lighting systems. This role will involve hands-on engineering across electronic, mechanical, and optical design, with a strong focus on mechanical design, electronics, and PCBA development, alongside the creation of technical documentation in line with industry regulations and standards.The successful candidate will contribute to delivering robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs while supporting new product introduction, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer-specific development projects on time and within budget.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCECandidates will have strong engineering fundamentals, a hands-on approach, and experience working within a product development environment in a relevant industry.Candidates’ experience will also include:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field5–10 years of engineering experience within lighting or a relevant sectorStrong hands-on experience in electronic design and PCBA developmentExperience working in a manufacturing or product development environment (high-volume preferred)Knowledge of LED lighting systems, associated electronics, and control circuitryUnderstanding of manufacturing materials – primarily plastics and metalsFamiliarity with manufacturing processesExperience supporting PCBA documentation, release processes, and change controlAwareness of EMC, thermal, and reliability design principlesGood problem-solving and root cause analysis skillsTHE OPPORTUNITYThis is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performance organisation with a clear vision, strong investment, and significant growth potential. You will work closely with senior engineering, project management, and supply chain teams to support the development and delivery of innovative products, with the chance to make a tangible impact within a respected global brand. Engineering Design Engineering Hertfordshire (GB) Job Ref No: DE RM 06/26 Contact us 0844 241 2064 Email director@novoexec.comMarketing Executive SearchRyan Millsryan.mills@novoexec.com07913 361589Jon Hollierjon.hollier@novoexec.com07718 751398Ryan Millsryan.mills@novoexec.com07913 361589Dale Perrettdale.perrett@novoexec.com07977 465237Matthew Searlematthew.searle@novoexec.com07912 225151Jon Hollierjon.hollier@novoexec.com07718 751398Retail & eCommerceJo WatkinsJo.watkins@novoexec.com07834 638709Matthew Searlematthew.searle@novoexec.com07912 225151Dale Perrettdale.perrett@novoexec.com07977 465237Financial ServicesAccountancy & FinancialGeorge Woodwardgeorge.woodward@novoexec.com07715 894058Dale Perrettdale.perrett@novoexec.com07977 465237Matthew Searlematthew.searle@novoexec.com07912 225151Jo WatkinsJo.watkins@novoexec.com07834 638709Jon Hollierjon.hollier@novoexec.com07718 751398Jon Hollierjon.hollier@novoexec.com07718 751398