Product Designer (Product/Industrial Design) - South Wales - £35-37,000 + Benefits

You will be responsible for the design and development of high-volume injection moulded sharps containers and their auxiliaries. Working across the full product development life cycle-from concept to production and regulatory approval-the Product Designer will apply deep technical knowledge, creativity, and regulatory awareness to deliver safe, sustainable, and manufacturable solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and drive innovation in line with both user needs and global compliance standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of sharps and clinical waste disposal products, ensuring alignment with user needs, safety standards, and sustainability goals.
• Utilise advanced CAD tools and injection moulding knowledge to design and optimise components with a strong focus on manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct prototyping and testing to verify performance against design and regulatory requirements.
• Define design and performance criteria based on stakeholder briefs and market research.
• Maintain robust design documentation in accordance with internal QMS and change control processes.
• Evaluate and improve existing product designs to enhance performance, user experience, and sustainability.
• Monitor market trends and competitor products to inform design differentiation.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, cost targets, and quality expectations.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and provide technical leadership throughout the design process.
• Design and manage regulatory-compliant product labelling.

Role Requirements

• Apprenticeship, HNC/HND in Product/Industrial Design or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience in product/industrial design or engineering, with a focus on injection moulded components.
• Demonstrated experience in bringing products from concept through to production in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM), particularly for high-volume, low-cost medical device production.
• Skilled in CAD modelling, document control, and product testing.
• Familiarity with Moldflow analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Autodesk Inventor and Adobe Illustrator/InDesign desirable.
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive, reliable, and detail-focused individual with strong project leadership capabilities.