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
* Support the administration and delivery of new product development projects
* Produce detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs
* Prepare technical documentation and product datasheets
* Liaise closely with Engineering Services to ensure accurate inter‑departmental data exchange and compliance with internal checking procedures
* Work alongside Technical Services and other departments in relation to Product Lifecycle Management
* Ensure manufacturability and efficient assembly are considered in all design work
* Develop and produce prototype samples, assessing engineering feasibility
* Collaborate closely with the metal shop to enable accurate “right first time” fabrication
* Support the development of bespoke and non‑standard product solutions
* Follow all internal Quality Control guidelines, ISO procedures, and Health & Safety policies
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience within a mechanical/product design role
* Strong 3D CAD capability (SolidWorks preferred)
* Confident producing manufacturing‑ready drawings and documentation
* Computer literate with a proactive approach to developing further technical skills
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work to high levels of accuracy
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Reliable, organised, and self‑motivated
Desirable (But Certainly Not Essential)
* Experience or exposure to the lighting industry
* Understanding of plastic injection moulding and design for manufacture
* Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes
* Familiarity with Salvagnini or Amada machine tools
* 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
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