Job Title: Senior Development Designer
Direct Report: Development Director
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
Location: UK, Loughborough
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Job Purpose
To lead, implement, and manage an effective design and development function, ensuring the companys design control framework, competitiveness, and strategic objectives are consistently achieved and maintained.
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Key Duties
* Agree design solutions in collaboration with Sales and Creative teams.
* Take overall responsibility for the design and development direction across all projects.
* Ensure specifications and all relevant documentation are uploaded to Source within agreed timelines.
* Manage workload effectively to ensure all deadlines are met.
* Provide technical support to production, including assembly setup through to first-off manufacture.
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Key Responsibilities
* Ensure all designs are delivered within approved project budgets.
* Ensure all required technical details (specifications, BOMs, drawings, etc.) are complete and accurate for smooth handover to internal and external production teams.
* Ensure all design solutions align with company best practice, including materials, features, and engineering techniques.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
* Conduct testing of components prior to production to ensure suitability and performance.
* Maintain secure storage and management of all project data in line with company procedures and protocols.
* Ensure all design work complies with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
* Undertake domestic and international travel when required for customer meetings, site visits, and surveys.
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Key Performance Measures
* Number of design errors or instances of rework resulting from design issues.
* Successful completion of design projects on time and within budget.
* Compliance with company procedures and best practices in development and engineering. xsngvjr
* Effectiveness in managing development resources to meet agreed project timelines.