Overview
A well-established global manufacturer of industrial drive and motion control technologies is seeking a Junior Product Designer to join its Product Design & Innovation function. The organisation designs and manufactures energy-efficient variable frequency drive (VFD) technology used across a wide range of industrial applications, with major investment in sustainability and carbon-reduction initiatives.
This role is based at the company’s UK headquarters and manufacturing site, working within a growing R&D team to develop inventive, user-focused product solutions across multiple product categories. The position would suit a creative Product/Industrial Designer with a strong portfolio, hands-on prototyping experience and a desire to turn insight-driven ideas into commercially viable products.
Key Responsibilities
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Contribute to the development of new products that support the long-term strategic roadmap
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Support ongoing product lifecycle exercises and incremental improvements to existing lines
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Create 3D CAD models, assemblies and production-ready drawings
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Use rapid prototyping (including 3D printing) to evaluate design concepts
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Assist in prototype builds, design validation activities and mechanical testing
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Produce high-quality documentation such as visuals, illustrations and design reports
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, compliance and manufacturing
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Follow structured design review and release workflows
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Contribute to problem solving, iterative development and user-driven design exploration
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Degree in Product Design or Industrial Design, ideally supported by at least 2 years of industry experience
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Strong portfolio demonstrating creative concept development through to manufactured product
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Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
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Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production considerations
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Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
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Strong organisational ability with good attention to detail
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Comfortable managing workload and meeting deadlines
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Practical, inventive mindset with the ability to translate insights into product features
Desirable Attributes
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Hands-on approach to prototyping, testing and build activities
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Experience in documenting design intent visually and technically
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Interest in sustainable technologies and user-centric product development