Product Designer; Mid-Level

Position: Product Designer (Mid-Level) (Permanent)
Location: Gillingham

A well-established UK Lighting manufacturer and market leader within its sector is seeking a Product Designer to join its expanding Product Design team. With a strong heritage in design and manufacturing excellence, the company delivers both standard and bespoke engineered products across multiple market sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with in-house manufacturing capability and a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the administration and delivery of new product development projects

* Produce detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs

* Prepare technical documentation and product datasheets

* Liaise closely with Engineering Services to ensure accurate inter-departmental data exchange and compliance with internal checking procedures

* Work alongside Technical Services and other departments in relation to Product Lifecycle Management

* Ensure manufacturability and efficient assembly are considered in all design work

* Develop and produce prototype samples, assessing engineering feasibility

* Collaborate closely with the metal shop to enable accurate “right first time” fabrication

* Support the development of bespoke and non-standard product solutions

* Follow all internal Quality Control guidelines, ISO procedures, and Health & Safety policies

Candidate Requirements

* Proven experience within a mechanical/product design role

* Strong 3D CAD capability (Solid Works preferred)

* Confident producing manufacturing-ready drawings and documentation

* Computer literate with a proactive approach to developing further technical skills

* Strong attention to detail and ability to work to high levels of accuracy

* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

* Reliable, organised, and self-motivated

Desirable (But Certainly Not Essential)

* Experience or exposure to the lighting industry

* Understanding of plastic injection moulding and design for manufacture

* Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes

* Familiarity with Salvagnini or Amada machine tools

* Understanding of electrical, optical, or thermal engineering principles

This role would suit a practical, hands-on designer who enjoys seeing products move from concept through to manufacture within a collaborative engineering environment. If you think you have what it takes, would like to apply or simply find out more, please contact Richard Bedford-Smith at First Lux for a fully confidential discussion