Job Description
Product Designer (Product/Industrial Design) - South Wales - £35-37,000 + Benefits
You will be responsible for the design and development of high-volume injection moulded sharps containers and their auxiliaries. Working across the full product development life cycle-from concept to production and regulatory approval-the Product Designer will apply deep technical knowledge, creativity, and regulatory awareness to deliver safe, sustainable, and manufacturable solutions.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and drive innovation in line with both user needs and global compliance standards.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead the design and development of sharps and clinical waste disposal products, ensuring alignment with user needs, safety standards, and sustainability goals.
* Utilise advanced CAD tools and injection moulding knowledge to design and optimise components with a strong focus on manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
* Conduct prototyping and testing to verify performance against design and regulatory requirements.
* Define design and performance criteria based on stakeholder briefs and market research.
* Maintain robust design documentation in accordance with internal QMS and change control processes.
* Evaluate and improve existing product designs to enhance performance, user experience, and sustainability.
* Monitor market trends and competitor products to inform design differentiation.
* Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, cost targets, and quality expectations.
* Lead cross-functional meetings and provide technical leadership throughout the design process.
* Design and manage regulatory-compliant product labelling.
Role Requirements
* Apprenticeship, HNC/HND in Product/Industrial Design or equivalent experience.
* 5+ years' experience in product/industrial design or engineering, with a focus on injection moulded components.
* Demonstrated experience in bringing products from concept through to production in a regulated environment.
* Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM), particularly for high-volume, low-cost medical device production.
* Skilled in CAD modelling, document control, and product testing.
* Familiarity with Moldflow analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Autodesk Inventor and Adobe Illustrator/InDesign desirable.
* Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
* A proactive, reliable, and detail-focused individual with strong project leadership capabilities.