Product Designer (Product/Industrial Design) - South Wales

Adecco; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Product Designer to support the design and development of high-volume injection moulded sharps containers. The role involves collaboration across teams and leadership in driving innovation to meet safety and sustainability standards. Candidates should possess relevant education and significant experience in product design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in product/industrial design.
• Demonstrated experience in regulated environments.
• Skilled in CAD modelling and product testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of clinical waste products.
• Utilise CAD tools for optimisation of designs.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring adherence to timelines.

Skills

Design for Manufacture

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Apprenticeship, HNC/HND in Product/Industrial Design

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Moldflow analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Product Designer (Product/Industrial Design) - South Wales - GBP35-37,000 + 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.