Product Designer

Why should you apply?

· Pension

· 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

· On-site parking

· Tea and coffee

· Hybrid working

· Private healthcare

· Additional leave purchase

· Recognition scheme

· Death in service scheme

· Occupational Health service

Role Requirements

As a Product Designer, you will play a critical role in supporting the design and development of rotationally moulded products across existing and emerging markets. From ideation to execution, you’ll be involved in the full product lifecycle – from early concept generation and CAD modelling through to tool design, product testing, and post-tool refinement.

Essential

· 3D computer aided design (Autodesk Inventor or similar)

· Good communication skills

· Project management / highly organised

· Preparing design/technical progress reports

· Competent in Excel / Word / PowerPoint

· Degree level qualification in Product Design or similar

· Minimum 5 years’ industry experience in product design

· Full UK Driving licence

· Experience with plastic moulding processes (rotational, injection, etc.)

Desirable

· Product development of roto-moulded products

· Knowledge of tooling design & construction

· Product development of injection-moulded products

· Preparing and giving presentations

· Manufacturing environment experience

Role Responsibilities

· Generate and communicate innovative new product design concepts.

· Support early-stage research and insight gathering to inform product development.

· Create and develop 3D CAD models for new and existing products.

· Design complex product assemblies with attention to function, manufacturability, and durability.

· Interpret and work to detailed design specifications and project requirements.

· Design tooling for new product development and product modifications.

· Liaise with internal and external toolmakers to coordinate tool manufacture and modifications.

· Support the R&D Manager in overseeing product development projects from concept through to tooling and release.

· Design and produce prototypes, from small-scale samples to full-scale functional models.

· Assist with product testing and validation to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

· Support the preparation of product release documentation and coordinate product launch activities.

· Provide technical support, drawings, and other R&D-related inputs to assist functions across the business. Collaboration with all departments is essential.

· To abide by the Company Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) policies.

Position: Product Designer

Location: Preston PR2 9ZD

Hours: 39.5hours

Salary: Commensurate with experience & design capability

Company:

Jonesco (Preston) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality rotationally moulded plastic products, serving the vehicle, fire safety, and environmental protection sectors. As a market leader in several European countries and exporting to over 60 countries worldwide, we have a strong global presence. Our operations are based at a 4-acre manufacturing facility in Preston, Lancashire, supported by a nearby 3.7-acre distribution site. The company employs approximately 152 staff in the UK, with an additional 17 employees at our subsidiary in Seclin, near Lille, France. The Jonesco Group generates an annual turnover of approximately £22 million.

Jonesco are certified to ISO 14001 (Environmental), 9001 (Quality) management systems and 450001 (H&S Management systems). They are also Investors in People Accredited.