Safehinge Primera
Product Design Engineer
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Product Design Engineer
Job Title: Product Design Engineer
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 3 days on site) Department: Engineering Hours: Monday – Friday (40 hrs p/w)
Who We Are
At Safehinge Primera, we have a clear purpose:
Together we design for good. We help protect people through vulnerable times.
We envision, design and deliver innovative products that dramatically improve lives in schools, hospitals, and mental health facilities. Our designs make a positive difference. Over the years, we’ve invested heavily in developing award-winning lifesaving products for the education and demanding mental health sectors, tackling the biggest patient suicide risks—where our products are unmatched globally.
With a track record of success in designing and delivering best-in-class products, we’ve grown significantly in the past three years and aim to reach £30m of global revenue in the next three years. Through profitable growth, we can help more people navigate difficult times.
We’re a fast-growing company that continually raises the bar for itself and the sectors it serves. This happens through hard work, collaboration, listening, and understanding—a culture where we do it all together as a team.
Role Summary
You’ll be a key contributor to our Engineering team, leading the design and engineering of our lifesaving products with high autonomy and responsibility. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, your role will include:
- Strategic development of our product range.
- Design iteration across the full lifecycle—from concept to market launch and lifecycle support.
- Ensuring products are functional, intuitive, empathetic, and aesthetically considered.
- Direct impact in schools, hospitals, and mental health facilities.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead product design and development:
- From ideation to detailed design and prototyping.
- For both new products and significant product enhancements.
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Champion user-centric methodologies:
- Deep understanding of user needs, behaviors, and pain points in the mental health sector.
- Champion design thinking, user research, rapid prototyping, usability testing.
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Process and product improvements:
- Drive iterative redesigns focused on user experience, manufacturability, and quality.
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Research and decision-making:
- Conduct competitor analysis, material exploration, and trend identification.
- Translate user insights and business requirements into practical design solutions.
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Regulatory compliance:
- Ensure alignment with fire and acoustics standards (e.g., British HSGA compliance).
- Oversee external product testing with relevant bodies.
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Testing and validation:
- Develop test plans incorporating user testing and voC (Voice of Customer).
- Validate design decisions through quality assurance.
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Technical documentation:
- Create clear, user-friendly documentation for installation, use, and maintenance.
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Manufacturing support:
- Collaborate with external suppliers for production launch.
- Maintain design integrity throughout manufacturing.
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Problem resolution:
- Analyze and resolve technical issues using Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Lead revision iterations where required.
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Key workflow areas:
- User Research & Concept Generation
- Product Design & Development
- Design Validation & Testing
- Documentation Creation
- Product Technical Request Support
- Configuration Management
What You’ll Bring
At Safehinge Primera, we seek individuals who embody our Purpose and Values. Key attributes include:
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Portfolio and experience:
- Proven product design and development track record.
- Strong design process showcase (design thinking, user research, rapid prototyping, iterative refinement).
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User-centric expertise:
- Demonstrated skill in design thinking, usability testing, and empathetic problem-solving.
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End-to-end design mastery:
- Broad understanding of concept generation to manufacturing specifications.
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Manufacturing acumen:
- In-depth knowledge of injection moulding, casting, sheet metal work, machining, and extrusions.
- Focus on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
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Technical proficiency:
- SolidWorks (preferred), with 3D CAD modeling and detailed technical drawing skills.
- Experience managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and assessing design impacts on cost/complexity.
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Risk analysis and evaluation:
- Competency in FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis) or similar risk assessment methodologies.
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Fabrication and prototyping:
- Experience in building and iterating prototypes in workshop settings for user feeding back.
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Change and approval processes:
- Familiarity with design approval workflows and adherence to regulatory standards.
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Communication skills:
- Ability to articulate design concepts clearly to stakeholders, teams, and customers.
- Use of tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (for presentations and documentation).
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Administrative and organisational skills:
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail in a multitasking environment.
- Fundamental IT skills are essential.
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Education:
- A relevant Engineering qualification is critical.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, starting up to £40k DOE (dependent on experience).
- Discretionary profit share.
- Annual leave increase with length of service.
- EV/Cycle-to-Work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Enhanced parental pay and sick pay.
- Peer recognition programme.
- Discounted gift cards.
- Career growth opportunities within this fast-growing SME.
Note: Responsibilities may evolve with company growth, reflecting our dynamic and fast-moving environment.
Culture and Inclusion
"We’re more about team than title."
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community. Our commitment is to build an inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and empowers everyone to do their very best work.
Additional Obligations
- Occasional site visits may be required.
- Disclosure Scotland and DBS checks will be required upon successful application.
Application Deadline
10/07/26
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