A well-established UK Lighting manufacturer and market leader within its sector is seeking a Product Designer to join its expanding Product Design team. With a strong heritage in design and manufacturing excellence, the company delivers both standard and bespoke engineered products across multiple market sectors.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with in-house manufacturing capability and a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the administration and delivery of new product development projects
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Produce detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs
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Prepare technical documentation and product datasheets
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Liaise closely with Engineering Services to ensure accurate inter-departmental data exchange and compliance with internal checking procedures
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Work alongside Technical Services and other departments in relation to Product Lifecycle Management
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Ensure manufacturability and efficient assembly are considered in all design work
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Develop and produce prototype samples, assessing engineering feasibility
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Collaborate closely with the metal shop to enable accurate “right first time” fabrication
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Support the development of bespoke and non-standard product solutions
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Follow all internal Quality Control guidelines, ISO procedures, and Health & Safety policies
Candidate Requirements
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Proven experience within a mechanical/product design role
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Strong 3D CAD capability (SolidWorks preferred)
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Confident producing manufacturing-ready drawings and documentation
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Computer literate with a proactive approach to developing further technical skills
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Strong attention to detail and ability to work to high levels of accuracy
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Reliable, organised, and self-motivated
Desirable (But Certainly Not Essential)
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Experience or exposure to the lighting industry
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Understanding of plastic injection moulding and design for manufacture
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Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes
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Familiarity with Salvagnini or Amada machine tools
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Understanding of electrical, optical, or thermal engineering principles
This role would suit a practical, hands-on designer who enjoys seeing products move from concept through to manufacture within a collaborative engineering environment. If you think you have what it takes, would like to apply or simply find out more, please contact Richard Bedford-Smith at First Lux for a fully confidential discussion