Junior Product Designer (Industrial & Mechanical)
PMC is a world leader in high-end audio, crafting premium loudspeaker systems relied on by major recording studios and audiophiles globally. They are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Product Designer to join their R&D team, where the role involves gaining hands-on experience with the entire lifecycle of hardware product development and collaborating closely with specialists to create high-performance products.
Responsibilities
- Develop hardware products from initial concepts through to final production-ready assemblies
- Research user interaction and ergonomics to ensure our equipment remains intuitive and functional
- Create initial concept sketches
- Build precise 3D CAD models and detailed technical drawings
- Collaborate with acoustic and electronic engineers to produce a cohesive, balanced, high-performance product
- Construct and evaluate physical prototypes to test fit, form, and mechanical function
- Assess different manufacturing techniques to optimize component cost and build quality
- Apply DfMA principles to simplify assembly steps and minimize part counts
- Compile accurate Bills of Materials (BoMs) and monitor component costs
- Keep track of project milestones and flag potential risks to keep launch schedules on target
Skills
- A degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- A keen eye for industrial design, with an appreciation for how material choices and finishes drive perceived luxury
- Strong fundamentals in 3D CAD modelling
- Ability to produce accurate 2D technical drawings, including detailed annotations of tolerances, materials, and finishes
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes like CNC routing/milling, injection moulding, sheet metal, and high-end woodwork
- An understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfMA) concepts aimed at streamlined assembly line production
- Excellent organizational skills with an interest in learning project management, scheduling, and budget tracking
- A rigorous, highly structured approach to problem-solving and an uncompromising eye for detail
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the capability to drive independent tasks or collaborate smoothly in a team
- Valid UK driving license & your own car
- Full rights to work in the UK
- Live within a daily commutable distance of our Biggleswade office (SG18 9ST)
- Interest or experience in audio or music
- Experience in 3D rendering
- Knowledge of high-end joinery or cabinetry techniques
Benefits
- 23 Days Holiday Per Annum, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 25 (in addition to public and bank holidays).
- Company pension scheme
- Company socials
- 2pm finish on Fridays
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