Prototype Model Maker: Hand Fabrication & Prototyping

Dyson Institute; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyson Institute in the United Kingdom is seeking a Model Maker to join the Global Design & Product Experience team. You will create visual models and working prototypes, using hand fabrication, rapid prototyping, spray finishing, and a range of workshop tools to define product concepts.

You will own the look and feel of Dyson’s product models, communicating with engineers and designers, and leveraging CAD, electronics, and materials knowledge to push boundaries in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in model making, product design (with model making module) or equivalent experience.
• Product model making experience.
• Experience in colour development.
• Interest in textile prototyping.
• Proven experience in developing visual models and prototypes.
• Experience in using CAD packages NX and Rhino.
• Experience of basic electronics such as use of Arduino, wiring and soldering techniques.
• Working closely with engineers to help develop and explore visual and interactive models with moving parts.

Responsibilities

• Own the look and feel of Dyson’s product models.
• Generate visual models and working prototypes to define product concepts.
• Operate and coordinate with a customised workshop and spray facility to produce high-quality models.
• Collaborate with product innovation and technology research teams to communicate ideas effectively.

Skills

Model making

Product design

CAD (NX, Rhino)

Electronics (Arduino)

Communication

Education

Degree in model making

Tools

NX

Rhino

Job description

Dyson Institute in the United Kingdom is seeking a Model Maker to join the Global Design & Product Experience team. You will create visual models and working prototypes, using hand fabrication, rapid prototyping, spray finishing, and a range of workshop tools to define product concepts.

You will own the look and feel of Dyson’s product models, communicating with engineers and designers, and leveraging CAD, electronics, and materials knowledge to push boundaries in a fast-paced environment.