Lead UX Designer - Digital Products

Sky UK
Haydock, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 65K

Job location

Haydock, United Kingdom

Tech stack

3d Models
SolidWorks (CAD)

Job description

Job Description Product Design Engineer Haydock £40,000 - £65,000 We're working with a well-established, privately owned manufacturer of thermoformed plastic food packaging, supplying a select portfolio of UK and global food customers. It offers the opportunity to take ownership of product design and tooling within a busy, growing SME environment. The Role Design and develop thermoformed plastic packaging products Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks (or similar) Apply key thermoforming principles (draft angles, shrinkage, de-nest features etc.) Support and manage in-house tooling manufacture Programme and optimise CNC/CAM processes (advantageous) Work directly with customers to translate requirements into manufacturable designs Collaborate closely with Directors, Production and Engineering teams Support continuous improvement across tooling, materials and efficiency Products are designed, tooled and manufactured on-site in Haydock before being shipped globally.

Requirements

What We're Looking For Strong 3D CAD capability (SolidWorks essential) Experience within thermoforming, plastics or packaging manufacturing Practical understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes CNC/CAM programming experience desirable Comfortable working directly with customers Suited to a fast-paced, hands-on SME environment Food packaging experience is advantageous but not essential if you have strong thermoforming/plastics exposure. The Opportunity Direct reporting line to the Directors Real influence over NPD and tooling direction Flat structure, quick decision-making 40-hour week (Mon-Fri) Paid overtime 30 days holiday incl.

About the company

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