Product Designer

Job description

·  Location
Preston, Lancashire
·  Salary
£ 24000 - £ 26000 / Year
·  Category
Industrial & Manufacturing and Production - Plastics, Polymers & Rubber
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Industrial and Manufacturing
·  External Reference
JN-012020-114464

I'm currently recruiting for a Product Designer to join a manufacturer in Preston who are market leaders of moulded plastic products.

My client is a market leader in several European countries as well as shipping to over 60 other countries worldwide.

Based in Preston my client has a turnover of around £20m and employs around 185 employees, operating from a 4 acre manufacturing site and a 3.7 acre distribution site nearby.

The Job

The Product Designer will be working with the R&D Manager to support the R&D team undertaking all aspects of the Design and Manufacturing process to the required specification, in line with quality standards and new product developments.

The Candidate

·  The Product Designer must meet the demands of supporting new product launches and entry into new industries.

·  Must be able to maintain an effective structured and organised environment for self and working with the R&D team.

·  Able to balance priorities when several projects may be ongoing at any time. Able to multitask and be flexible in approach to workload, utilising time management tools.

·  Degree in Product design or similar is essential

·  Background in Manufacturing is favourable

Key Responsibilities

·  3D product design

·  Product design involving complex assemblies

·  Working to detailed design specifications

·  Producing new product design concepts

·  Tool design concerned with new product development and product modifications

·  Working with internal & external toolmakers to coordinate tool manufacture

·  Oversight of new product development projects from concept to tooling under the supervision of the R&D Manager

·  Using 3D printing technology to design & generate prototypes from small-scale to full-scale models

·  Assisting with product testing to ensure compliance with regulations

·  Assisting with new product release documentation and general product release coordination activities

·  Provision of technical support, drawings and other R&D related activities to support other function areas within the business

There are a host of benefits for a Product Designer on offer:

·  A competitive salary

·  25 days holiday entitlement (includes 4 day Christmas shutdown) & Holiday purchase scheme

·  Pension Scheme

·  Private Healthcare

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