Industrial Design Engineer in Droitwich

If you’re looking for a progressive and rewarding career and you thrive in a fast-paced, fun and team-orientated environment, then look no further!

Overview of Vax: Our heritage-rich, expert-led business has always had the same goal: to prioritize innovation and to design easy-to-use products that seamlessly integrate into our customers' lives, offering reliable, quick solutions to cleaning homes, whatever the mess. Vax has forged its reputation as a brand that focuses on the needs of its customers. Our culture of innovation is at the heart of everything we do and we work hard to constantly think of new ways to improve our products, ensuring that we deliver premium quality products for our customers.

Industrial Design Engineer Global Floorcare, part of TTI, is home to two iconic floorcare brands: Vax and Hoover. Together, we combine decades of expertise with a passion for innovation, creating products that make cleaning faster, easier and more effective for millions of customers around the world. Our success is built on understanding the needs of consumers and continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in floorcare. Backed by the scale and strength of a global business, we are committed to developing high-quality, innovative solutions that deliver exceptional performance and help people care for their homes with confidence.

Due to the growth of the UK Engineering team we are seeking a creative and hands-on industrial design engineer to transform ideas into desirable, manufacturable products that delight consumers and strengthen our brand. This role focuses on developing concepts and designs across a range of floorcare products working across a number of teams and stakeholders. The team are highly skilled within Industrial Design, therefore this is an amazing role to develop, grow and hone your skills to the next level.

Responsibilities:

• Develop compelling product concepts and designs.
• Create high-quality CAD models & renders.
• Drive ergonomic and user experience excellence in designs.
• Develop & contribute to CMF and Visual Brand Language.
• Design & build compelling visual models and UX Prototypes.
• Support design research and validation activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering to deliver A-Surface Intent.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering to integrate new UI / HMI Features into future products.
• Communicate design intent to business and key stakeholders.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial, Product or UX Design or Equivalent Industrial Design Experience ideally in Consumer Product but this is not essential.
• Excellent CAD, Sketching and Presentation Skills.
• Proven ability to rapidly produce high quality renders.
• Experience in Design Research Methodologies (IDEO, Design Thinking, Human Centred Design).

Vax is made up of people who have a shared understanding of our mission and vision. Our values define who we are and what we stand for:

• Trust – We’re experts and everything we do is based on brilliant knowledge.
• Honesty – Our commitment to doing the right means we are always open and transparent.
• Resilience – For decades, we have embraced change and been agile in what we do. We aren’t easily discouraged.
• Innovation – We’re curious and explore opportunities, innovating to benefit our customers and business.
• Valued – We are better when each of us feels included and respected for who we are and what we contribute.
• Energy – We are positive thinkers, excited about what we do.