Product Designer

DEXTRA GROUP PLC; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lighting manufacturer in Gillingham is seeking a skilled Product Designer to join their team. The role involves 3D modeling, technical documentation, and collaborating with engineering departments to enhance product design efficiency. Candidates are preferred to have experience with Solidworks and a solid understanding of mechanical design principles. The position offers standard office hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, in an innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of 3D CAD (Solidworks preferred).
• Good understanding of electrical, optical and thermal engineering is advantageous.
• Ability to work to a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new product development including 3D modeling and technical datasheet production.
• Liaise with Engineering Services for data exchange.
• Work closely with the metal-shop for accurate metal fabrication.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Computer literacy

Project management

Attention to detail

Tools

Solidworks

Salvagnini machine tools

Amada machine tools

Job description

Dextra Group plc. require a Product Designer to join their product design team. You would be working office hours 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.Dextra Group plc, is the largest privately owned luminaire manufacturer in the UK. Our continuing expertise in design and manufacturing has placed us at the forefront of the UK lighting industry for both standard and special products, specialising in many market sectors.

• To assist with the administration and preparation of all new product development including 3D modelling, 2D detailing, BOM creation, technical datasheet production.
• To liaise with Engineering Services to ensure efficient inter-departmental data exchange especially with respect to checking procedures to company standards.
• To liaise with Technical Services and other affected departments relating to Product Lifecycle Management.
• To ensure that all aspects of manufacturing and assembly are considered in physical design work.
• To develop and produce prototype samples and consider the engineering possibilities.
• To work closely with the metal-shop enabling accurate ‘right first time’ metal fabrication. An understanding of both Salvagnini and Amada machine tools would be a distinct advantage.
• To assist in the development of specials and non-standard product.
• Follow all Quality Control guidelines set by the Company.
• Follow the requirements of the Company’s ISO Procedure.
• Follow the Company’s Health and Safety Policy, work instructions & safe systems of work.

Post Requirements

• Computer literate with a keen desire to expand your computer skills.
• Experience of 3D CAD (Solidworks preferred).
• Although primarily a mechanical design role, a good understanding of electrical / optical and thermal engineering would be advantageous.
• The ability to build and retain knowledge.
• The ability to work to a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to work on multiple projects.
• Location: Head Office, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PX
• Department: Product Design
• Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday