CAD Designer

Design Engineer Location: Loughborough Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 DOE (Mid-Weight to Senior Level Considered) Status: Private & Confidential Opportunity About the Company A specialist design and manufacturing business working within retail-focused environments, delivering innovative display and product solutions for a wide range of commercial and consumer applications. The business operates across concept design through to production, supporting both UK and international clients with high-quality engineered solutions. Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join the team in Loughborough. The Role This is a hands-on design role supporting the development of retail-focused and consumer-facing display and product solutions from concept through to manufacture. The position is open to both mid-weight and senior-level designers depending on experience. You will be working across a variety of materials and manufacturing processes, supporting design development through to production and installation. Key Responsibilities * Develop and produce 3D CAD designs using SolidWorks * Support design development from concept through to manufacture * Produce technical drawings, BOMs, and supporting documentation * Work across plastics, metals, timber, and composite materials * Support prototyping and product development activities * Liaise with internal production teams to ensure design feasibility * Where required, support client communication and design presentations * Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver projects About You We are open to both mid-weight and senior designers with relevant industry experience. You will ideally have: * Experience in retail display, product design, or industrial design environments * Strong SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD capability * Understanding of manufacturing and production design processes * Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings and BOMs * Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams * High attention to detail and practical design approach Additional Experience (Beneficial, Not Essential) * Plastic fabrication, vacuum forming, or injection moulding * Sheet metal or timber fabrication knowledge * 3D printing or rapid prototyping experience * Exposure to ERP or manufacturing systems * Structural design awareness * Client-facing or presentation experience How to Apply To apply for this Design Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of the recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role and next steps