Digital Manufacturing Designer I

The Digital Manufacturing Designer I (DMD) generates Injection Moulding quotes and develops tool designs for prototyping and production.

Using proprietary software, the DMD analyses 3D part geometry to provide accurate cost estimates and enhance manufacturability through tailored technical solutions.

Acting as a key collaborator between the Go-to-Market and Operations teams, the DMD supports customers across the full product lifecycle from initial concept to final production.

What You'll Do:

• Leverage manufacturing capabilities to provide customers with the best Injection Moulding solutions.
• Produce detailed quotes for tooling, mould modifications and secondary operations, coordinating with external suppliers as needed.
• Provide expert CAD recommendations to improve part manufacturability and explain the technical advantages to customers.
• Proactively collaborate with internal resources as necessary to answer questions customers may have regarding our process, specific material, or injection moulding in general.
• Develop gate and ejector layouts and perform Mouldflow to ensure production feasibility.
• Create Injection Mould designs from customer-supplied 3D models: including pre-design checks, Core/Cavity construction, Toolpaths, Mould Layout and QC checks.
• Create CNC machine tool instructions from the developed designs.
• Develop CMM/CTQ programs and ISOWs based on customer-specified measurements.
• Consistently evaluates for best practice and improvement opportunities for self, team, and the company.
• Comply with all company quality and safety standards.
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

What It Takes:

• Ability to learn advanced proprietary graphical computer-aided analysis software
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to understand and follow instructions from printed materials, computer screens, and guidance from supervisors or technical leads
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask and priorities own workload
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Embody an ethos of flexibility and change
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in mathematics.

Qualifications and experience:

• Associate degree in CAD, Drafting or Design, or similar preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Manufacturing, Engineering, or similar preferred
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

What's In It For You:

• Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions
• Open and welcoming corporate culture globally
• Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training
• Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links
• Newly built canteen with free hot drinks
• Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers
• Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance
• Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events
• 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Life insurance policy for eligible employees - 4 x base salary