Senior Design Engineer

The role holder is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimisation of Furniture and Shelter products and systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating conceptual ideas and translating these into detailed engineering designs while ensuring compliance with industry standards, quality requirements, and cost targets. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and cross-functional collaboration especially with the Development and Innovation Manager., Day to day responsibilities

• Lead the design team and function to support the development of new products, components, or systems from concept through to production.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and specifications using SolidWorks software.
• Conduct design analysis including, tolerance analysis, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Development, manufacturing, installation, procurement, project management teams and 3rd party design providers.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
• Review and approve technical documentation and engineering changes.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, performance enhancement, and manufacturability.
• Participate in client meetings to provide technical expertise and design solutions.
• Manage company KPI design data ensuring costs, lead times are met through effective planning of design capacity.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Complete routine safety, housekeeping and compliance checks
• Identify hazards or unsafe behaviour and ensure appropriate action is taken
• Support incident reporting and follow-up where required
• Adherence to the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and procedures

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide visible leadership and support to Design
• Maintain a regular presence in Design
• Coach individuals in the moment to reinforce correct ways of working
• Act as the first point of contact for questions or operational concerns
• Record attendance, timekeeping and payroll-related information accurately through required channels
• Conduct return-to-work meetings and support absence management
• Contribute to investigations and performance-related discussions
• Monitor productivity, accuracy and adherence to standard processes
• Highlight performance gaps and support agreed corrective actions
• Contribute to improvements in how Design operates
• Remain flexible and hands-on in a changing environment

• Batchelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field - Desirable, * Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster strong working relationships, both internally and with installers - Essential
• Sound judgement and the ability and willingness to make decisions under pressure - Essential
• Adaptability and the willingness to be flexible in a dynamic working environment - Essential
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications - Essential
• Familiarity with ERP or PLM systems - Essential
• Understanding of cost optimisation and value engineering principles - Essential
• Time and project management - Essential
• Strong communication and technical leadership abilities - Essential
• Calm, professional and consistent approach to people and operational issues - Essential

Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant risks and how to effectively manage and mitigate these using judgement and frameworks - Essential
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, AWS) - Essential
• Knowledge of FEA or simulation tools - Desirable
• Knowledge and use of PDM systems - Essential
• Knowledge of designing structural products and civil industry - Desirable, * 5-10 years of experience in engineering design - Essential
• Strong proficiency in Solid works - Essential
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and manufacturing processes - Essential
• Experience in fabrication, structural steel, heavy equipment, or manufacturing industries - Essential
• Experience managing employees - Essential

Pulled from the full job description

• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Paid volunteer time
• Discounted gym membership, * 25 days holiday per annum (including Christmas closure) rising to 26 days after 5 years and 27 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays
• £200 per annum for health and wellbeing activity / gym membership (after 1 year of service)
• Voucher awards for ideas
• Social committee organising departmental events and activities
• Summer BBQ and/or Christmas party for whole company and partners
• Free parking
• Modern offices with kitchen and break facilities
• Community / Charity day
• Opportunity to get involved with events and initiatives to support local charities
• 1 piece of PBH branded merchandise as a welcome / thank you for being part of the PBH team!
• 10% discount at a local independent gym
• Ongoing support, development and training in line with needs of the role and business.
• Financial support to cover cost of specialist eyesight tests for DSE users & glasses for DSE use (including frames that cost up to £50)
• Auto-enrolment for eligible staff - 8% Pension with NowPensions - (3% Employer & 5% Employee on qualifying earnings)

Poole Bay Holdings Management Ltd are one of the leading B2B marketers of workplace supplies in the UK. With over 30 business units specialising in a number of niches, we competitively market over 5,000 products through a number of online and offline channels. We operate on a UK-wide basis from our offices in sunny Poole, Dorset, with additional business units based in the USA.