Product Development Designer

We're partnering with an award-winning design and manufacturing business that is looking for an experienced Product Development Designer to support a major automotive project during a busy period.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically driven designer with exceptional SolidWorks skills and a passion for creating innovative retail display, furniture and joinery solutions from concept through to manufacture.

The Role- Develop bespoke products from concept to manufacture-ready designs- Produce detailed 3D models, SolidWorks assemblies and engineering drawing packs- Design cost-effective, manufacturable solutions for prototype and rollout programmes- Create technical drawings, general arrangement drawings and presentation visuals- Work across bespoke furniture, retail displays, joinery, sheet metal and fabricated components- Collaborate with internal design, project management and manufacturing teams

About You- 3+ years' experience within Product Development, Technical Design or Design Engineering- Expert user of SolidWorks with excellent design for manufacture knowledge- Strong technical understanding of joinery, timber, sheet metal and fabricated metalwork- Experience within retail display, furniture, shopfitting or interior fit-out is essential- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to produce comprehensive technical drawing packs ready for manufacture- AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite experience would be advantageous

What's on Offer- Initial 3+ month contract with potential for extension- Office-based in Huddersfield (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm)- Competitive rate depending on experience

If you're an experienced Product Development Designer looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed