A manufacturing company based in Harlow are currently recruiting for a Product Designer, these guys are constantly creating new innovative products and launch approximately 250 per year.

As a Product Designer you will create a range of consumer items in a range of materials and manufacturing methods. You will put together design proposals for projects and follow through from concept to manufacture.

Working in a team of 2 based onsite in a brand-new design room, you will be working on several different projects at any one time so a creative/design background and plenty of imagination and innovative ideas are key to your success.

The company in general are quite a tight knit group, the different departments work extremely well together to ensure they are constantly evolving and moving forward, after a record year last year they plan to continue this success by introducing new ranges continuously, this is where you come in.

Daily Responsibilities will be;

• Working on ideas as part of the development team or developing design concepts using CAD to establish the design brief, including the concept, performance, and production criteria
• Taking part in specialist or multidisciplinary team meetings
• Sketching initial design ideas
• Using the 3D printer to test ideas
• Identifying the suitability and availability of materials
• Producing detailed, final hand drawings and specifications or, more likely, using dedicated computer software to produce design specifications, including parts lists and costings
• Testing the design concept by computerised modelling or physical hands-on testing of models
• Researching materials, processes, or market requirements
• Arranging meetings and liaising with engineers and other departments, including marketing and commercial, to discuss and negotiate appropriate production processes, costs and commercial issues
• Occasional travel to the offices in China and Japan to assist in the development process as required
• Making presentations to senior management to present design proposals

Requirements;

• A Product Design Engineering or Industrial Design Engineering first degree with three years post-graduate experience in product design
• An impressive portfolio of innovative and creative work must be provided
• High degree of technical knowledge balanced with creative ability and a hands on approach
• Visual and spatial awareness
• Commercial awareness
• Proficiency in CAD
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Familiarity of CNC machining and injection moulding (capabilities and limitations)
• Knowledge of industrial processes, techniques, and standards
• Ability to copy under pressure of deadlines

Benefits include;

Salary £35,000 - £45,000 negotiable for the successful candidate

Holidays, 25 days (3 for Christmas) plus Bank Holidays

Creative working environment

Team events

Development

Pension