Overview

Senior Project Design Engineer at Seatriever International Holdings Limited. Hybrid role combining hands-on product engineering with quality control and compliance. You will take products from concept through to manufacture, ensuring strong design quality and adherence to safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Location

Northwich

Details

• Salary: Based on experience
• Hours: 37
• Contract Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product development process, from idea generation to manufacture.
• Develop technical solutions that meet commercial briefs, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee quality control processes including product testing, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Identify issues and implement corrective or preventative actions to maintain high standards.
• Work closely with suppliers and factories in Asia on sampling, audits, and production alignment.
• Keep technical and compliance documentation up to date and audit-ready.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Design, Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, Studio, Engineering) to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Support continuous improvement across product design, manufacturing, and QC processes.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Mechanical/Product Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of CAD and project management tools.
• Solid understanding of quality systems and international compliance standards (USA/EU/Asia).
• Experience with product lifecycle management, prototyping, and ideally injection moulding/high-volume production.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an analytical, solutions-focused mindset.
• Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• A collaborative team player who communicates well and stays calm under pressure.
• Willingness to travel overseas as required.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on exciting retail accounts and international campaigns.
• A collaborative and flexible working environment.
• Involvement in new product launches, seasonal planning and trade events.
• Real ownership and variety in day-to-day responsibilities.
• A team that values your input and supports your development.
• Exposure to global markets and customer platforms.

About Seatreiver

Seatreiver International is a dynamic consumer goods company based in the UK, known for illooms, the world’s first LED light-up balloons. Since 2008, illooms have illuminated millions of celebrations across the globe. We design and develop in-house and continue to innovate, including Eco Air, a more sustainable way to party. We are a passionate, close-knit team with a global reach.