Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for a Development Designer to work for an established POS/POP manufacturer based in Leicester
This is a great opportunity for an experienced development engineer looking for their next career move to work in their development office.
The company is a fast-paced organisation, and are looking for someone that has worked in a similar type of role. They specialise in the supply of POS/POP within the temporary and permanent display industry.
This is an office-based role.
The Job:
* Develop detailed 3D and 2D CAD models for POS displays, using software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
* Interpret creative briefs and convert conceptual designs into functional, production-ready solutions.
* Collaborate with account managers, creatives, suppliers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
* Create technical drawings, assembly guides, and BOMs (Bills of Materials) for prototyping and manufacturing.
* Ensure designs meet structural, safety, and brand guidelines.
* Prototype and test design solutions, making iterations as needed.
* Source appropriate materials and production methods based on design and budget constraints.
* Support onsite installations or builds when required.
* Liaise with suppliers to ensure accurate production outputs and timelines.
* Keep up to date with industry trends, materials, and technologies.
* Conduct site surveys as and when required.
* To embrace a team culture conducive to teamwork, individual empowerment, honesty, and that is commercially astute.
* Be able to report on risk in a timely fashion to allow the business to react accordingly.
* To conduct yourself in a professional, honest and respectful manner at all times internally and outside of the business
* Training and coaching operatives to help our employees grow and feel supported.
* Collaborate with other departments, such as Planning, workshop, prototype and pre-production to align development activities with sales forecasts, demand planning, and budgetary constraints to we all work towards a shared goal.
About You:
Preferred Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
* Experience working with both temporary and permanent POS displays
Person Specification:
* Have good interpersonal skills.
* Have excellent time management / multi-tasking skills / be to prioritise effectively.
* Have excellent reporting skills.
* Have excellent IT skills (MS Office).
* Be comfortable building and maintaining effective client and internal relationships.
* Have exemplary levels of attention to detail.
* Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Be target driven with an ability to work independently and efficiently.
* Be methodical, precise and be able to maintain accurate record systems and report accordingly.
* Good numeracy skills
* Have a sound knowledge of SolidWorks
For further information, please call our office on 0116 429 3102 or emailleicester@thornbaker.co.uk
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