Design Engineer

At Joseph Joseph we loving solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the world’s leading houseware brands with aa global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide as well as our rapidly growing ecommerce channels.

We are looking for a talented Design Engineer to join a new, growing team within product development at Joseph Joseph. You will be happy to get hands on and design, develop, prototype and test innovative technical solutions.

What you will be doing:

• Design and Development : Design, develop, prototype, and test innovative technical solutions that meet performance, functional, and aesthetic requirements.
• Integration of Solutions : Support the integration of technical solutions within a manufacturable end-product vision.
• Specification and Testing : Define technical specification requirements, create test methods, and perform investigative verification and validation tests throughout all development phases.
• Team Collaboration : Work within cross-functional teams to deliver products on specification, time, and cost, collaborating with external agencies as needed to integrate electro/mechanical systems into product solutions.
• Problem Solving : Resolve engineering challenges thoroughly, balancing technical rigor with project delivery timelines.
• Supplier Interactions : Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to influence technology and product roadmaps, including greater ownership of procurement processes.
• Risk and Reporting : Assess technical risks, define development plans, and report progress against project delivery milestones.
• Task Management : Organise and communicate task timelines, adapt schedules to dynamic priorities, and ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables while communicating trade-offs where necessary.
• Data-Driven Decisions : Use advanced statistical tools, structural analysis, and measurement techniques to clearly present data, ensuring stakeholders can quickly understand and advise on next steps.

What we need from you:

• A degree in Design Engineering, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Excellent proficiency in 3D CAD software and design tools, including experience designing parts and assemblies for mass manufacture.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanisms, materials selection, and manufacturing processes, tool design and assembly methods.
• Practical experience with engineering tools like FMEAs, tolerance stack analysis, structural analysis, and finite element analysis (FEA).
• A creative problem-solver with the ability to multitask and adapt to rapidly changing project scope.
• Proven ability to manage technical risks, define and meet deadlines, and communicate effectively across teams.
• Strong attention to detail, with a logical and analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in creating and communicating design ideas through concept sketches, 3D models, prototypes, and technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with verification and validation processes, ensuring all designs meet stringent quality standards.

What you will get from us:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance
• Company performance related bonus
• A pension contribution
• An exclusive staff discount
• 24/7 healthcare appointment support
• Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
• External private employee wellbeing support
• Access to Perkbox
• Volunteer days
• Team Recognition scheme
• Training and Development
• Holiday carry-over scheme
• Season-ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Parental Leave support
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service