Product Technologist (12 month FTC)
Location
Peterborough city centre
Salary
£25,000 - £27,000 per year, depending on experience
Contract
Full time fixed term contract for 12 months
Hours
Monday – Friday (9:00am-5:30pm) – office based
The Company
Buster + Punch is a London-born home fashion brand, headquartered in Peterborough, England. The brand aims to make ‘ordinary home products’ into extraordinary items for everyday use. Our products are designed so that our customers and prospects look at these items in a way that previously they would have considered as ‘normal’ but now as ‘future collectable’ and an extension of their appreciation of design.
Our core product verticals are Electricity (switches, dimmers and sockets), Lighting and Hardware (door and cabinet) but we haven’t forgotten our legacy iconic items such as custom motorcycles and whisky bars.
The Brand now delivers to over 110 countries globally, prides itself of its systems, its liquidity, forward planning and rewards employee’s achievements and energy. As the Brand has matured it is focussed on employing the best people it can attract, as it recognises that these people will drive us to the next stage of our growth.
The Role
- Work closely with our Product Team to support our Product Management, Product Development, Design, Compliance and Quality functions with the launch of extraordinary electricity, lighting and hardware products to global markets.
- You will be a Product Design, Industrial Design, Design & Technology or related field graduate, or equivalent industry experience.
- An opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional business environment.
- Mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
- Opportunity to contribute and, where appropriate, deliver impactful projects.
- Projects will be varied across the department, with some flexibility to shape the role to leverage specific strengths. Advantage if you can evidence experience in CAD, displays and/or packaging.
- CAD capability essential; SolidWorks preferable. You must have experience in producing 3D CAD models and scrutinising 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
- Must have excellent computer literacy, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. Strong expertise with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign also beneficial.
- Strong organizational skills.
- A team player.
- Welcome forward thinking and proactive students, with a willingness to learn.
- An interest in design and the interiors industry.
- You will report to Head of Product Delivery and Vendor Management.
- UK travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Exposure to all elements of Product launch from inception through to appraisal.
- Primary focus for design, product CAD, displays and packaging.
- Assist in managing project timelines and deliverables.
- Support cross functional teams to ensure product delivery, with primary partners in design and Product Management.
- Report and document product performance.
- Be a key member of our Product team.
Specific tasks may include:
- Conduct market research to offer insight.
- Work with key stakeholders for range appraisal.
- Support in business wide reporting against key KPIs.
- Edit or create CAD files for components or packaging using SolidWorks.
- Produce CAD assemblies for finished goods or display units.
- Analyse product samples for adherence to spec; including colour, dimensions and performance.
- Assist in the creation of instruction manual artwork.
- Propose design improvements.
- Seek improvement opportunities to support our sustainability goals.
- Assist with our IP submissions, including design registrations.
- Liaise with global teams and manufacturing partners, as required.
- Implement pre-defined processes and policies.
- Support with the receipt and dispatch of samples.
- Offer flexibility to support with ad hoc task requests.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough PE2 8TY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in producing 3D CAD models and scrutinising 2D drawings using SolidWorks?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
