Lead Design Model Maker - Prototyping & Presentations

Techtronic Industries - TTI; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vax, part of Global Floorcare under Techtronic Industries (TTI), is seeking a Lead Design Model Maker for hybrid working arrangements. You will deliver appearance models and functional demonstrators, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern prototyping; collaborate across Design, Research and Engineering to bring concepts to life.

As a senior modeller, you’ll produce presentation-quality models, manage finishing, precision painting and colour matching, and help drive prototyping capability

Qualifications

• Extensive experience creating appearance models, prototypes and demonstrators within a product development environment.
• Strong understanding of model making materials, fabrication methods and finishing techniques.
• Experience producing presentation-quality models, including painting, spraying and cosmetic finishing.
• Strong workshop capability including conventional machining, fabrication and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Create appearance models, ergonomic studies, functional prototypes and demonstrator builds that support innovation and product development activities.
• Translate Industrial Design concepts into physical models that accurately communicate design intent.
• Produce presentation-quality models using a wide range of fabrication, assembly and finishing techniques.
• Apply finishing processes including preparation, painting, spraying, colour matching and cosmetic detailing.
• Support design reviews, consumer evaluations and executive presentations through exceptional model quality and craftsmanship.
• Develop proof of principle and functional demonstrators to evaluate user interactions and experiences.
• Utilise a broad range of fabrication technologies including manual machining, CNC machining, additive manufacturing and laser cutting.
• Co-own the workshop and prototyping facilities alongside the Front-End Innovation Engineer, supporting standards, maintenance, tools, consumables and best practices.
• Deliver inductions and support safe working practices across the facility.
• Identify opportunities to improve prototyping capability, processes and model quality.

Skills

Model making experience

Attention to detail

Craftsmanship

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/HND/apprenticeship in Model Making or related discipline

Tools

CNC machining

CAM software

Additive manufacturing

Laser cutting

Fabrication tooling

Job description

Vax, part of Global Floorcare under Techtronic Industries (TTI), is seeking a Lead Design Model Maker for hybrid working arrangements. You will deliver appearance models and functional demonstrators, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern prototyping; collaborate across Design, Research and Engineering to bring concepts to life.

As a senior modeller, you’ll produce presentation-quality models, manage finishing, precision painting and colour matching, and help drive prototyping capability