- Posted 30 January 2026
- Salary£60k per year
- LocationLeicester
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineIndustrial, Manufacturing
- Reference223273
- Contact 01159 472005
Senior Development Designer
Job description
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for a Senior Development Designer to work for an established POS/POP manufacturer based in Leicester
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.
Ideally, you must have some knowledge of the sector
This is a full time office-based role.
Company benefits:
- Paid time off during company Christmas shutdown period in addition to your annual holiday entitlement
- Death in service x2 years
- Health Shield
- Peninsula benefits package
- £60,000 per annum
The Job:
- Producing development solutions that support client design concepts and technical intent.
- Developing cost-effective and efficient solutions for in-house and outsourced manufacture.
- Conducting site surveys as required to support project delivery.
- Providing technical guidance and support to the development team where needed.
- Identifying risks and reporting them in a timely manner to enable appropriate business decisions.
- Maintaining a professional, honest, and respectful approach at all times, internally and externally.
- Supporting initiatives to reduce costs, improve productivity, and increase efficiency across development activities.
- Adhering to and supporting the implementation of company procedures and policies.
- Communicating issues, risks, or obstacles to the Operations Director to ensure effective resolution.
- Supporting the training and development of junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and contributing to workflow optimisation.
- Collaborating with Planning, Workshop, Prototype, and Pre-Production teams to align development activity with demand, budgets, and production capability
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Strong reporting and documentation skills.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Confidence in building and maintaining effective internal and client relationships.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, target-driven approach with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
- A methodical and organised working style with accurate record keeping.
- Good numeracy skills.
- A sound working knowledge of SolidWorks.
- Is experienced with Metalwork, joinery and plastics.
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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