Development Designer - Exciting Opportunity
Leicestershire
circa £35,000
Are you ready to shape the future of innovative product design?
Our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Loughborough, is seeking a talented Development Designer to join their dynamic Engineering & Development team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a creative professional to develop cutting-edge products from concept to production.
About the Role
As a Development Designer, you'll be responsible for transforming conceptual designs and client briefs into production drawings for manufacture. market-ready displays. Working under the guidance of a Senior Development Designer, you'll utilise best practice materials, design features, and techniques to deliver innovative solutions that are both efficient and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct development design solutions in collaboration with sales and creative teams
- Create comprehensive design documentation including specifications, BOMs, and technical drawings
- Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing facilities
- Execute innovative designs focused on efficiency and sustainability
- Provide technical support during production setup and first-off manufacturing
- Ensure all designs meet project budgets and timelines
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
- Travel domestically and internationally as required
Essential Requirements
- Exposure to production design techniques
- 3D Mechanical CAD application experience - SolidWorks (preferred), Inventor, Creo, or similar
- Plastic fabrication knowledge and exposure - essential requirement
- Understanding of BOM creation processes
- ERP or manufacturing system knowledge
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional and international collaboration
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently while maintaining high standards
Desirable Skills
- Vacuum forming knowledge
- Injection moulding experience
- Sheet metalworking expertise
- 3D printing knowledge and exposure
- Woodworking experience
- Experience in POS or retail production/design work
What They Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge design technologies
- International travel opportunities
- Professional development in a growing company
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
Ready to take your design career to the next level? This Development Designer position offers a technical challenge, and professional growth.
Apply now to join our client's innovative team and help shape the future of product development!