Job Openings at Thomas Lee Recruitment

This is a senior-level industrial product design role within a Product Design Innovation team responsible for developing future product ranges for industrial applications.

You will lead design projects from early research through to production-ready concepts, balancing creativity with commercial and manufacturing realities. This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility, influence, and delivering real outcomes.

What youll be doing

• Leading the design of new industrial products and product ranges
• Identifying innovation opportunities through collaboration across the business
• Managing multiple design projects from concept through to manufacture
• Using prototyping and 3D printing to validate ideas early
• Presenting concepts clearly to senior stakeholders
• Ensuring designs align with business objectives, cost, and manufacturing constraints
• Mentoring and supporting junior designers within the team
• Challenging conventional thinking while keeping designs commercially viable

What youll need

• Degree or Masters in Industrial Design or Product Design
• Minimum 5 years industry experience
• A strong portfolio showing commercially successful manufactured products
• Advanced SolidWorks and 2D/3D design capability
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques
• Confidence presenting and defending design decisions
• Ability to manage multiple projects and critical timelines
• A calm, adaptable approach with natural leadership presence

Why this role

• Youll have real influence over product direction and the opportunity to shape how industrial design is delivered within a manufacturing-led organisation.

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Are you an experienced Senior Design Engineer looking to take your skills to the next level?

We are looking for a talented and motivated engineer to join our growing team at a leading high-precision Fabrication company specialising in composites, Sheet metal and flexible materials.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with a diverse range of clients across various industries, including machine tools, nuclear, medical devices, and material handling.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs that meet strict specifications.
• Act as a consultative engineer, proposing solutions, alternative designs, and recommendations.
• Utilise your expertise in welding principles, geometric tolerance, and detailed drawing creation.
• Manage product Bills of Materials (BOM) within the company's ERP system and liaise with purchasing.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to ensure designs meet deadlines, legislative guidelines, and environmental regulations.
• Provide hands-on support during the introduction of new and existing products in manufacturing.

To be successful, you will need:

• A degree in an engineering discipline or an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• A strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and product costing.
• Experience working in a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Sheet Metal Design software, and a PDM system.
• Experience with LVD and Amada Press brake software (a plus).
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.

We offer:

• Depending on Experience, the salary ranges between £40k and £45k. 
• The opportunity to contribute to departmental improvement initiatives.
• Support/development. 
• On-site parking.