Product Designer; Mid-Level

A well-established UK Lighting manufacturer and market leader within its sector is seeking a Product Designer to join its expanding Product Design team. With a strong heritage in design and manufacturing excellence, the company delivers both standard and bespoke engineered products across multiple market sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with in-house manufacturing capability and a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

• Support the administration and delivery of new product development projects
• Produce detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs
• Prepare technical documentation and product datasheets
• Liaise closely with Engineering Services to ensure accurate inter‑departmental data exchange and compliance with internal checking procedures
• Work alongside Technical Services and other departments in relation to Product Lifecycle Management
• Ensure manufacturability and efficient assembly are considered in all design work
• Develop and produce prototype samples, assessing engineering feasibility
• Collaborate closely with the metal shop to enable accurate “right first time” fabrication
• Support the development of bespoke and non‑standard product solutions
• Follow all internal Quality Control guidelines, ISO procedures, and Health & Safety policies

• Proven experience within a mechanical/product design role
• Strong 3D CAD capability (Solid Works preferred)
• Confident producing manufacturing‑ready drawings and documentation
• Computer literate with a proactive approach to developing further technical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to high levels of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Reliable, organised, and self‑motivated

• Experience or exposure to the lighting industry
• Understanding of plastic injection moulding and design for manufacture
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes
• Familiarity with Salvagnini or Amada machine tools
• Understanding of electrical, optical, or thermal engineering principles

This role would suit a practical, hands‑on designer who enjoys seeing products move from concept through to manufacture within a collaborative engineering environment. If you think you have what it takes, would like to apply or simply find out more, please contact Richard Bedford‑Smith at First Lux for a fully confidential discussion