Design Engineer & Senior Engineer

Senior Product Designer - 3fD 3fD is a full service UK-based product design & manufacturing agency, we create compelling products that are technically engineered and delivered with manufacturing agility. Our success is built on a huge variety of projects and an impressive portfolio of clients. We're now seeking a Senior Product Designer with strong engineering capability and design maturity to help shape the next chapter of our growth. The space includes state-of-the-art facilities, workshop access, social spaces, and even an on-site gym. You are an experienced product designer with a proven ability to lead complex projects from insight to production. You think like an engineer and create like a designer-balancing feasibility, performance, and user value. Significant consultancy experience , ideally designing for a range of markets including professional, commercial, health, and consumer sectors. Confidence in building rigs, functional prototypes, and test setups to validate assumptions. As a Senior Product Designer at 3fD you will: Design and develop technically complex products from early-stage exploration through to production-ready parts. Work across the full design cycle, balancing creative ideation with practical engineering rigour. You're equally happy to validate concepts through CAD simulations or by rolling your sleeves up and getting into the workshop to mock up a design. Own the engineering detail-mechanisms, assemblies, materials, tolerances-and ensure designs are robust and production-ready. Produce clear communication materials: design intent, engineering documentation, test reports, client presentations, and technical rationale. SolidWorks: Highly proficient for complex assemblies, detailed parts, engineering drawings, and design-for-manufacture. Visual Communication: Able to clearly articulate ideas through sketches, CAD visuals and well-structured presentations. Adobe Suite & MS Office: Competent for documentation, presentations, and design communication. Strong hands-on skills in workshop environments. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. ~5+ years of industry experience, a period of this working within a design consultancy environment would be even better!~ The role is full time - within our stunning studio. Competitive salary Competitive holiday package Flexible working hours Early finish Fridays (from 1pm) On-site gym + shower facilities Cycle-to-work scheme If we like what we see, we'll invite you in for an informal chat over coffee. Applicants must have permanent right to work in the UK. No agencies, please.