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Product Designer (Solidworks)
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Taunton
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
My client is a UK-based specialist in precision tool design and pattern manufacture, serving industries like plastic packaging, automotive, and aerospace. They design and produce CNC-ready tooling, bespoke mould patterns, and packaging prototypes for leading clients.
The Role
Join as a key member of their technical design team, driving projects from concept through to production-ready CAD models and workshop-ready documentation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients, project managers, toolmakers, and CNC technicians to deliver high-quality tooling and pattern solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end design: develop concept sketches, detailed 3D models, and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
Generate production-ready models, including assemblies and components for CNC machining.
Create engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and CNC toolpath guidelines.
Collaborate with project stakeholders for site surveys, component testing, and design iteration.
Streamline and improve CAD processes—value-engineering, standardisation, and manufacturability.
Engage in design reviews, ensuring designs meet functional, safety and quality requirements.
Stay current with tooling and materials technology to offer innovative solutions.Essential:
3+ years’ hands-on experience using SolidWorks for 3D modelling and technical drawing.
Strong understanding of CNC machining, manufacturing workflows, and tooling design.
Proven ability to prepare detailed technical documentation (GD&T, BOMs, workshop drawings).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client and team interactions.Desirable:
Experience in the plastic packaging, pattern-making, or related sectors.
Familiar with CAM software or CNC toolpath planning.
Knowledge of additional CAD packages (e.g. AutoCAD) or Adobe CS tools.
Previous use of PDM or version control systems.
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