Jim Lawrence are a family run manufacturing business based in Hadleigh, Suffolk, specialising in lighting and home interiors. We are seeking a trainee/graduate Product Designer to assist and support the design team in the development of innovative products, working under the guidance of Senior Designers.
This is an entry-level role aimed at developing skills and gaining experience across the full product development process from concept through to production, creating 3D models, technical drawings and design documentation using SolidWorks software.
Who are we?
Jim Lawrence has built a reputation for making high-quality lighting and home accessories, using traditional handcrafted techniques. The team has expanded greatly since the brand began at the kitchen table of Jim's farmhouse, but their ethos to nurture British craftmanship remains the same.
Key areas of responsibility -
* Support senior designers and engineers with preparation of 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed technical drawings using SolidWorks.
* Contribute to the creation of new products, from concept sketches to functional prototypes.
* Update and maintain design files, drawings and revision control within the company's document management system.
* Assist in preparing and updating supporting documentation, such as producing bills of materials (BOMs), Fitting Instructions and other manufacturing documentation.
* Liaise with internal departments (production, procurement, quality) to ensure designs meet manufacturing and customer requirements.
* Support prototype builds and testing, recording any changes or feedback.
* Learn and apply company standards, design procedures, quality requirements and relevant regulations.
* Participate in training and development programmes to improve SolidWorks and engineering knowledge.
Essential skills -
* Relevant engineering, product design or manufacturing qualification (BTEC, HNC, or degree) – or currently studying.
* Good communication and people skills for articulating ideas to colleagues and suppliers.
* Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams as well as independently, with good time and deadline management.
* Strong sketching and visual communication skills.
* Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
* Interest in product development with a creative flair for contributing new and innovative product ideas
* Basic understanding of CAD principles and technical drawings; some familiarity with SolidWorks is desirable (training provided).
* Competent in MS Office suite.
Benefits -
* Full training on SolidWorks and company-specific design processes.
* Clear career path towards SolidWorks Designer / Design Engineer positions.
Staff Benefits -
* Enhanced Annual Leave of 25 days plus bank holidays
* Option to purchase additional annual leave
* Company pension 3% to 5%
* Free on-site parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme £250
* 40% Employee Discount
* Company Sick Pay
Other information -
Location - Hadleigh, Suffolk
Contract - Permanent
Contracted hours - 40 hours per week
Salary - Please state salary expectation when submitting your CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £1.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person