- Posted 08 August 2025
- SalaryMarket related
- LocationLeicester
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineIndustrial, Manufacturing
- Reference126633
- Contact 01246 229222
Development Designer
Job description
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for a Development Designer to work for an established POS/POP manufacturer based in Leicester
This is a great opportunity for an experienced development engineer looking for their next career move to work in their development office.
The company is a fast-paced organisation, and are looking for someone that has worked in a similar type of role. They specialise in the supply of POS/POP within the temporary and permanent display industry.
This is an office-based role.
The Job:
- Develop detailed 3D and 2D CAD models for POS displays, using software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
- Interpret creative briefs and convert conceptual designs into functional, production-ready solutions.
- Collaborate with account managers, creatives, suppliers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
- Create technical drawings, assembly guides, and BOMs (Bills of Materials) for prototyping and manufacturing.
- Ensure designs meet structural, safety, and brand guidelines.
- Prototype and test design solutions, making iterations as needed.
- Source appropriate materials and production methods based on design and budget constraints.
- Support onsite installations or builds when required.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure accurate production outputs and timelines.
- Keep up to date with industry trends, materials, and technologies.
- Conduct site surveys as and when required.
- To embrace a team culture conducive to teamwork, individual empowerment, honesty, and that is commercially astute.
- Be able to report on risk in a timely fashion to allow the business to react accordingly.
- To conduct yourself in a professional, honest and respectful manner at all times internally and outside of the business
- Training and coaching operatives to help our employees grow and feel supported.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as Planning, workshop, prototype and pre-production to align development activities with sales forecasts, demand planning, and budgetary constraints to we all work towards a shared goal.
About You:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
- Experience working with both temporary and permanent POS displays
Person Specification:
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Have excellent time management / multi-tasking skills / be to prioritise effectively.
- Have excellent reporting skills.
- Have excellent IT skills (MS Office).
- Be comfortable building and maintaining effective client and internal relationships.
- Have exemplary levels of attention to detail.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be target driven with an ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Be methodical, precise and be able to maintain accurate record systems and report accordingly.
- Good numeracy skills
- Have a sound knowledge of SolidWorks
For further information, please call our office on 0116 429 3102 or email leicester@thornbaker.co.uk
If this position is not the one for you, we have more great roles on our jobs page, why not take a look here: https://www.thornbakerindustrial.co.uk/job-search
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