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ROBERT LEGG

Summary

Senior Engineering Professional with 20+ years of experience in electro-mechanical and consumer product design. Proven leader in delivering complex NPI programs from concept to mass production. Expert in injection moulding, sheet metal, CAD (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD), supplier management, and cross‑functional collaboration. Strong record of mentoring engineers, driving DFM/DFA excellence, and delivering high‑quality global products.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Product Design Engineer

Vax - Floorcare
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire
2024.04 - Current

As a Senior Product Designer I led complex sub-assembly design projects, from early conceptual design stage through to Production, meeting milestones whilst optimising designs for manufacturability.

Areas within my roles include;

Leading a team of mid-level and junior designers, as well as collaboration with team of designers in China and Vietnam.

Resolving conceptual issues and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Maintaining strong relationships with international toolmakers, ensuring precise interpretation of design requirements.

Delivering robust mechanical designs using Creo, complemented by detailed 2D drawings and tolerance analysis.

Developing bespoke electro-mechanical components in partnership with specialist suppliers.

Directing creation of full-scale prototypes via 3D printing to validate assembly and ergonomics.

Providing onsite support during supplier visits for part approval and production builds in China.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Verifone - POS Payment Solutions
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2020.01 - 2024.04

Led mechanical design for individual POS terminal projects from concept to production.

Design of plastic, sheet metal and electro-mechanical assemblies using Creo, and controlled within Windchill PDM system.

BOM creation and maintenance, and ECO/ECN control using Agile PLM system.

Supported QA testing including drop impact, ingress protection, and durability assessments.

Assisted in managing supplier tooling, NPI builds, and production approvals in Vietnam and China.

Senior Hardware Engineer

CommScope - Set-Top-Box Design
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2013.05 - 2019.12

• Designed global set‑top box platforms for satellite and cable markets.

• Developed injection‑moulded enclosures and internal mechanical architectures.

• Managed suppliers, prototyping, documentation, and Agile BOM control.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Echostar Europe
Steeton, Bradford
2007.06 - 2013.04

• Satellite TV receiver design for European and South American markets.

• Produced high‑tolerance mechanical components and 3D prototypes.

• Supported supplier tooling and production release.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Technology Studies: Computer Aided Design

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
2000.09 - 2004.05

Diploma of Higher Education - Engineering

Weymouth College
Weymouth, Dorset
1997.09 - 2000.05

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Geography, French, German, Electronics, English Lit

Sir John Colfox Secondary School
Bridport, Dorset
1992.09 - 1997.07

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Product Design

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Injection Moulding & Sheet Metal

Project Leadership & Mentoring

DFM / DFA & Tolerance Analysis

Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD

Supplier & Manufacturing Liaison

Prototype Development & Validation

BOM Management

Engineering Change Control

Quality, Compliance & Testing

Affiliations

  • Football
  • Motor Sport
  • Golf
  • Running

Timeline

Senior Product Design Engineer

Vax - Floorcare
2024.04 - Current

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Verifone - POS Payment Solutions
2020.01 - 2024.04

Senior Hardware Engineer

CommScope - Set-Top-Box Design
2013.05 - 2019.12

Mechanical Design Engineer

Echostar Europe
2007.06 - 2013.04

Bachelor of Science - Technology Studies: Computer Aided Design

University of Huddersfield
2000.09 - 2004.05

Diploma of Higher Education - Engineering

Weymouth College
1997.09 - 2000.05

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, Geography, French, German, Electronics, English Lit

Sir John Colfox Secondary School
1992.09 - 1997.07
ROBERT LEGG