Senior Product Designer – Industrial Products

This is a senior-level industrial product design role within a Product Design Innovation team responsible for developing future product ranges for industrial applications.

You will lead design projects from early research through to production-ready concepts, balancing creativity with commercial and manufacturing realities. This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility, influence, and delivering real outcomes.

What youll be doing

• Leading the design of new industrial products and product ranges

• Identifying innovation opportunities through collaboration across the business

• Managing multiple design projects from concept through to manufacture

• Using prototyping and 3D printing to validate ideas early

• Presenting concepts clearly to senior stakeholders

• Ensuring designs align with business objectives, cost, and manufacturing constraints

• Mentoring and supporting junior designers within the team

• Challenging conventional thinking while keeping designs commercially viable

What youll need

• Degree or Masters in Industrial Design or Product Design

• Minimum 5 years industry experience

• A strong portfolio showing commercially successful manufactured products

• Advanced SolidWorks and 2D/3D design capability

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques

• Confidence presenting and defending design decisions

• Ability to manage multiple projects and critical timelines

• A calm, adaptable approach with natural leadership presence

Why this role

Youll have real influence over product direction and the opportunity to shape how industrial design is delivered within a manufacturing-led organisation.

About Us

At Thomas Lee Recruitment, we specialise in connecting engineers and technical salespeople with leading companies in the engineering sector. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, professional, and transparent recruitment service. Our focus is on understanding both client and candidate needs to ensure the best possible match.

How to Apply

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