Wrexham
To £35 000 + Excellent Benefits Including…
28 days annual leave including public holidays
Guaranteed Christmas shutdown
Early finish every Friday
Company pension scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Internal and external training and professional development opportunities
About the Opportunity
A long-established UK manufacturer of custom-engineered textile solutions is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Product Engineer / Designer to join its growing team. Supplying products to a diverse customer base ranging from SMEs through to global OEMs, the business offers a dynamic environment where innovation, quality and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything it does.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about product design and engineering and enjoys seeing products progress from concept through to full-scale manufacture.
The Role
As a Product Engineer / Designer, you will support the development and delivery of innovative textile products throughout the entire product lifecycle. Working closely with production teams, suppliers and customers, you will ensure products are designed efficiently, documented accurately and delivered to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Develop textile patterns using Gerber AccuMark software.
Collaborate with production teams to create production-ready designs and resolve manufacturing queries.
Prepare and maintain detailed technical specifications and product documentation.
Create, review and manage Bills of Materials and Standard Operating Procedures.
Support the sampling process through to customer approval.
Liaise with suppliers to obtain samples, materials and technical information.
Produce sketches, concepts, designs and samples for customer review.
Carry out additional design and product development activities as required by the business.
Essential Criteria
Proven experience in textile design or a similar manufacturing environment.
Experience using Gerber AccuMark or equivalent pattern development software.
Degree qualified in Design, Product Development or a related discipline (preferred).
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience using Adobe Illustrator or similar design software.
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Creative and innovative approach to design and problem solving.
Proactive, adaptable and willing to support wider business requirements when needed.
Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturer in Wrexham, where you'll have the chance to work across the full product lifecycle, develop your technical and creative skills, and contribute directly to the delivery of innovative textile solutions for a diverse customer base.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes
Salary description
£35000.00 - £35000.00 per year