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@ellapalethorpe
Senior Design Engineer driving rapid NPD and cross‑functional delivery.
United KingdomI am a senior Design Engineer with deep experience leading new product development from concept through prototype, testing and handover under demanding timelines. I excel at translating user needs into practical, consumer-focused solutions, having led multi-disciplinary teams, mentored colleagues and driven projects that secured patents and commercial launch.
My background blends mechanical design, electronics and rapid prototyping with strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness — from developing hair‑care and audio NPI to delivering accessory giftsets and scalable test systems. I am proactive, iterative and results-oriented, with a track record of accelerating timelines, reducing costs and gaining executive buy-in through data-driven decisions and clear communication.
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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
DYLed NPI beauty product development from concept to prototype and handover, delivering a GA POC in 8 months with 3 patents and reducing BOM costs $5.80 below target. Directed cross-functional teams, ran user trials with 50 participants, and developed PCB and IR sensing prototypes to improve product responsiveness.
DYOwned gifting ideation and led Dyson Styling Giftset from brief to manufacturing in 9 months, cutting DDU by $5 and launching the product to market. Managed stakeholder engagement, produced manufacturing drawings, and mentored junior staff.
Provided design and UX consultancy for 3D products, websites, posters and social media, delivering bespoke solutions on tight deadlines and receiving client recognition and media coverage.
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULBachelor of Science, Product Design
2019 - 2022
Grade: First Class
Activities and societies: Selected for New Designers Exhibition; developed new ergonomic test methods used in subsequent projects.
Completed a BSc in Product Design with First Class honours, focusing on ergonomic testing methods and product development leading to selection for the New Designers Exhibition.
A-Levels, A-Levels
2017 - 2019
Grade: A* BB
Activities and societies: Extended Project (A*); Product Design Award.
Studied A-levels achieving A*, B, B with an A* in Extended Project, focusing on design-related coursework and projects.
GCSEs, Secondary Education
2009 - 2017
Grade: 8 A*, 1 A, 1 B
Activities and societies: Design and Technology award; Honorary Knock Scholarship.
Completed GCSEs with strong academic performance across subjects, including multiple A* grades and recognition in design and technology.
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