A family-owned business that has built an enviable reputation worldwide over the past 27 years working with some of the leading interior designers and design-led destinations across the world designing and manufacture a range of luxury lighting distributed through our worldwide sales network alongside bespoke fixtures for prestigious design practices and projects. This is a great
opportunity to work with some of the industries finest in a progressive design-led company with ambitious growth plans.
We have a vacancy for a Product Design Engineer as part of our Product Engineering department in London reporting to our Product Engineering Manager.
 
Role:
We are seeking an innovative and skilled Product Design Engineer with a strong background in the lighting industry. This role will focus on the engineering aspects of product development, collaborating with a creative design team to bring lighting concepts to life. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of SolidWorks, experience with 3D printing for prototyping and manufacturing, and expertise in engineering metal and other material components. The role requires a combination of technical proficiency and project management skills to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality,
manufacturable products.

Your key responsibilities will be:
- Engineering development of lighting products from concept through to full production, collaborating with the creative design team to ensure technical feasibility and manufacturability.
- Utilize 3D printing and other rapid prototyping techniques to create models and prototypes, optimize designs for large-scale manufacturing, ensuring high precision and quality.
- Produce detailed CAD drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation using SolidWorks, ensuring all designs meet required tolerances and standards (BS-EN 60598).
- Apply strong knowledge of primarily metal materials and processes to design lighting components that are durable, functional, and aesthetically on brand.
- Oversee product development projects, ensuring milestones are met, timelines are adhered to, and products are delivered on time and within budget.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams design, supply chain, production and quality. Explore innovative solutions from other industries and apply them to lighting product engineering.
- Address engineering challenges with practical solutions, adapting designs based on feedback from testing and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with existing and new manufacturers alongside our supply chain team to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and meet high-quality standards., this will involve supplier visits both in the UK and abroad as and when required.
- Carry out and document environmental tests (CIBSE TM65/TM66) and ensure products comply with relevant standards and regulations.
- You may also be required to carry out any other duties as and when required.

Personal Attributes:
- Passion for innovation in lighting and product engineering.
- A proactive and adaptable approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality, manufacturable designs.
- Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced commercial environment and taking ownership of the engineering process.
 
You ideally will have:
- 5 years of experience in the lighting industry, with a focus on lighting design and product development.
- A degree in product design, Product engineering or equivalent.
- Advanced technical skills in SolidWorks for 2D/3D modelling, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office. Experience with Dialux and other lighting design software is a plus.
- Strong understanding of lighting design principles and engineering metal parts.
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques.
- Familiarity with lighting standards and testing (BS-EN 60598, UL, CE).
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to think creatively and apply solutions from different industries to overcome design challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of collaborating across departments and with external partners.
- Valid driving license and right to work in the UK
 
Location and Working Hours
- The job is based at our office and showroom in Islington, London.
- Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm

What we Offer;
- Competitive Salary
- Company Bonus Scheme
- 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
(1 additional days holiday for every two years’ service up to an additional 5 days)
- Opportunity to work from home up to two days per week
- Christmas Shutdown on the company
- Tax free one off payment for long service award at years 5, 10 and every 5 years thereafter.

Please Note;
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings to our team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of society. We will not tolerate
any form of discrimination, harassment, or victimization, and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in our recruitment process.