Lead Design Model Maker: Prototyping & Finish Expert

Model; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vax is seeking a Lead Design Model Maker to lead the development of physical prototypes and appearance models that bring ideas to life through the innovation process. You will work with Industrial Design, Design Research and Engineering to deliver world-class representations of future products.

You will apply traditional craftsmanship with modern prototyping technologies, participate in design reviews and executive presentations, and help advance prototyping capability and best practices across

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Model Making, Manufacturing, Product Design or Engineering.
• Extensive experience creating appearance models, prototypes and demonstrators.
• Strong understanding of model making materials and finishing techniques.
• Experience producing presentation-quality models with painting and cosmetic finishing.
• Strong workshop capability including machining, fabrication and assembly.
• Proven CNC & CAM experience including setup, programming and operation.
• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies such as FDM, MJF, SLS, SLA and PolyJet.
• Familiarity with laser cutting and other advanced prototyping technologies.
• Strong understanding of workshop safety and equipment maintenance.
• Excellent craftsmanship, attention to detail and practical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Create appearance models, ergonomic studies, functional prototypes and demonstrator builds.
• Translate Industrial Design concepts into physical models that communicate design intent.
• Produce presentation-quality models using fabrication, assembly and finishing techniques.
• Apply finishing processes including preparation, painting, spraying and cosmetic detailing.
• Support design reviews, consumer evaluations and executive presentations with model quality.
• Develop proof of principle and functional demonstrators to evaluate user interactions.
• Utilise machining, additive manufacturing and laser cutting technologies.
• Co-own the workshop and prototyping facilities with the Front-End Innovation Engineer.
• Deliver inductions and promote safe working practices in the facility.
• Identify opportunities to improve prototyping capability and processes.

Skills

Model making craftsmanship

Prototyping

CNC CAM experience

Additive manufacturing

Workshop safety

Education

Degree or equivalent in Model Making/Engineering

Tools

CNC machining

Laser cutting

Additive manufacturing (FDM/MJF/SLS/SLA/PolyJet)

Conventional machining

Job description

Vax is seeking a Lead Design Model Maker to lead the development of physical prototypes and appearance models that bring ideas to life through the innovation process. You will work with Industrial Design, Design Research and Engineering to deliver world-class representations of future products.

You will apply traditional craftsmanship with modern prototyping technologies, participate in design reviews and executive presentations, and help advance prototyping capability and best practices across