Graduate Product Designer 11/07/2025 Closed

Rutland Plastics Ltd.; Oakham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading injection moulding company seeks a motivated graduate to join its design engineering team in Oakham. The role entails hands-on experience with injection moulding processes and CAD skills, working alongside seasoned engineers. Successful candidates will possess a design or engineering degree and demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Competitive salary of up to £30,000, along with comprehensive benefits including 32 days holiday and a structured development plan.

Benefits

32 days holiday

Structured development plan

Company pension scheme

Private health insurance

Death in service insurance

Free on-site parking

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a design or engineering degree in a relevant discipline.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Awareness of injection moulding processes and DFM principles.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced Design Engineers in a fast-paced environment.
• Liaise directly with customers regarding their projects & enquiries.
• Assist with quoting for new tooling and prototype projects.

Skills

Engineering principles

Time management

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Design or engineering degree

Tools

Vero VISI

KeyShot

Moldex3D

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Rutland Plastics is one of the UK’s leading trade injection moulding companies, based in Oakham, Rutland. Our modern facility includes a fully equipped toolroom, open-plan design office, and 32 injection moulding machines producing components from 1g up to 48kg, across a diverse range of industries, from automotive and medical to industrial and consumer products.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to join our skilled and supportive design engineering team. You’ll gain hands-on experience in injection moulding, design for manufacture (DFM), tooling, and additive manufacturing, while also developing key CAD and project management skills. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with three experienced Design Engineers in a fast-paced environment.
• Liaise directly with customers regarding their projects & enquiries, providing technical input and design support to them.
• Assist with quoting for new tooling and prototype projects by consolidating customer information & reviewing design data.
• Operation & maintenance of our in-house 3D printer.
• Contribute to the development of injection moulded products and injection mould tool design.
• Analyse product designs considering DFM to highlight opportunities for design optimisation. Prepare and deliver DFM presentations to demonstrate these opportunities to customers.
• Support new and existing customers with product design refinement.
• Manage tooling and design projects from concept through to completion.
• Design jigs, fixtures, and robotic end-of-arm tooling to support production and automation.
• Create detailed CAD models usingVero VISIand produce high-quality renders usingKeyShot.
• UseMoldex3Dsimulation software to analyse plastic flow and validate tool designs.
• Capture high-quality product and marketing images using a DSLR camera.
• UseAdobe Creative Suiteto prepare technical documentation and visual content for our website and social media platforms.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should hold a design or engineering degree in a relevant discipline.

• Solid understanding of engineering principles
• Awareness of injection moulding processes and DFM principles
• Understanding of plastic mouldflow simulation would be desirable
• Strong time management and organisational abilities
• A logical, structured approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and strong team ethic

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to£30,000(based on skills and experience)
• 32 days holiday(including bank holidays)
• Structured development plan
• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance(After 2 years service)
• Death in service insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Profit sharing
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your ideas and development matter

How to Apply

If you're a driven, detail-oriented graduate ready to grow your career in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Please apply via Indeed, including acovering letterhighlighting your skills, experience, and personal qualities, along with yourCVandavailable start date. We would also encourage applicants to submit a design portfolio if available.