Our company is a young but fast growing decorative lighting manufacturing company that is expanding rapidly into International markets. As part of on-going development plans the company now wishes to appoint a Product Design Engineer to join our Design team.
We are seeking a talented and creative Product Designer to join our team at a leading lighting manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing lighting solutions that meet the needs of our customers while adhering to manufacturing constraints and sustainability standards.
The Product Designer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including customers/clients and internal manufacturing departments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design innovative lighting products (indoor, outdoor, residential, and commercial) that align with brand identity and market trends.
* Create detailed design specifications, sketches, 3D models, and prototypes using Solidworks software.
* Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet technical requirements.
* Conduct user research to understand customer needs and design products that address those needs effectively.
* Integrate sustainable practices and materials into the design process, ensuring environmental impact is minimised.
* Work closely with the marketing team to create compelling product presentations and visuals for promotional materials.
* Maintain an understanding of lighting trends, materials, technologies, and innovations in the industry.
* Participate in the testing and evaluation of prototypes, ensuring product functionality and performance standards are met.
* Ensure that designs comply with safety standards and industry regulations.
* Collaborate with suppliers to source materials and components that meet design and budgetary constraints.
* Continuously improve the design process and work on optimizing efficiency.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
* Experience in product design, ideally in the lighting industry or a related field.
* Proficiency in Solidworks.
* Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and sustainability principles in product design.
* Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present ideas effectively.
* Ability to manage multiple design projects and deadlines.
Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €28,000.00-€37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Mullan, Monaghan, CO. Monaghan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Mechanical design: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person