Job Title: Manufacturing Design Engineer - Retail Displays
Location: Witham, Essex
Employment Type: Full-Time

Market 36 Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client based in Witham for a Manufacturing Design Engineer to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative business specialising in the design and manufacture of high-quality retail display solutions for leading brands across a variety of industries.

Role Overview:
The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming conceptual retail display designs into detailed, production-ready engineering documentation. You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure that projects are delivered with precision, creativity, and cost-efficiency—from prototype to final production.

Key Responsibilities:

* Translate industrial design concepts into detailed engineering drawings for fabrication

* Create 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Inventor

* Select suitable materials and processes (wood, metal, acrylic, plastic, print) considering cost, durability, and visual appeal

* Collaborate with production teams and external suppliers to ensure feasibility and accuracy

* Conduct tolerance analysis, create Bills of Materials (BOMs), and evaluate design for manufacture (DFM)

* Provide input on tooling and assembly methods

* Support prototyping, testing, and iterative design development

* Ensure adherence to project deadlines, budgets, and quality standards

* Comply with health and safety regulations and client-specific requirements

* Occasional travel for site visits, installations, or supplier meetings may be required

Required Qualifications and Experience:

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Product Design, or a related field

* Minimum of 3 years' experience in retail display design or custom fabrication

* Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Autodesk Inventor

* Strong understanding of materials and processes such as woodworking, metalwork, acrylic forming, and printing

* Knowledge of DFM principles and production constraints

* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

* Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally

* Capable of managing multiple projects to tight deadlines

Desirable Skills:

* Experience with POP/POS display manufacturing

* Hands-on fabrication or shop-floor experience

* Awareness of sustainable materials and manufacturing practices

* Familiarity with ERP or PDM systems

What's on Offer:

* Competitive salary and benefits

* Career development opportunities

* Engaging and collaborative work environment

* The chance to contribute to high-profile retail display projects

If you're a motivated and technically skilled design engineer looking to be part of a creative and fast-paced industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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