Senior Product Designer in Welshpool

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) is a global integrated manufacturer of industrial machinery with a tradition of excellence and innovation that spans over 400 years. Our division “Power Transmission & Controls” (PTC) in EMEIA stands for an established global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of drives, custom drive solutions, industrial gearboxes, electrical motors and variable frequency drives. Invertek Drives - headquartered in Welshpool, UK – is a fast-growing global company dedicated to the design, development and manufacturing of energy saving variable frequency drive technology. We are committed to acting responsibly in the world in which we operate. Our drive for a cooler planet began nearly 25 years ago with a range of variable frequency drives that reduce energy used by electric motors in applications around the world. We continue to dedicate our energies to reducing carbon emissions. From electric vehicles to sustainable infrastructure and processes, we are taking steps towards a greener future.

Invertek Drives is a fast-growing global organisation dedicated to the design and manufacture of market leading Variable Frequency Drives used in a wide variety of industrial applications. Based at our global headquarters and manufacturing facility in Welshpool, we are looking for a talented Senior Product Designer to join our Product Design Innovation team. This is an exciting opportunity where you join a growing team within R&D and focus on solving complex problems through a user focused outlook. Working across multiple product categories you will develop highly inventive, insight-led solutions that truly resonate with end users.

Responsibilities

• Developing products that form the future direction of the company.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation through collaboration with colleagues across the business.
• Managing multiple projects from research through to commercially viable concept designs.
• Challenging the ordinary to create new and innovative designs.
• Using the latest in 3D printing technology to test and evaluate your designs.
• Inspiring others through a passion for design and excellence.
• Presenting ideas to Heads of Departments and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Delivering solutions in line with the critical objectives of the company.

Essential Requirements

• An undergraduate (and/or masters) degree in Industrial Design or Product Design with a minimum of five years industry experience.
• A portfolio showing an inventive nature and evidence of turning ideas from a sketch into a commercially available product.
• Strong industrial design skills with a proven track record of success.
• Good attention to detail, with an organised and methodical approach.
• A creative thought process with a self-motivated drive to create excellent ideas.
• The ability to challenge conventional thinking, whilst working within constraints and keeping ideas commercially viable.
• A comprehensive understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Excellent knowledge of 3D and 2D design applications including Solidworks.
• Strong communication of ideas and the ability to present ideas with a natural flair and conviction.
• An ability to lead and inspire others, supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues in the department.
• An ability to effectively manage time whilst working to tight critical paths on multiple projects.
• An adaptable, reliable character with the ability to easily engage with others.