3D Surfacing Designer, Industrial Design - UK at
Stanley Black & Decker

Location: UK – Spennymoor, Flexible: 1 day onsite, 4 days remote

Purpose

The Industrial Design Surfacing Team is a key component of new product development for Stanley Black & Decker’s Tools and Outdoor business. The team delivers complex 3D surface models that represent the design intent of the industrial design team. The 3D Surfacing Designer will help deliver 3D CAD surface models for brands including DᴇWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN and STANLEY FATMAX, and across product portfolios including Power Tools, Outdoor Products and Home Products.

As a member of the Industrial Design Surfacing Team, you will work closely with talented and experienced Designers, Engineers and Program Managers to provide critical 3D CAD productivity.

Daily duties will entail creation of 3D CAD surface models using a variety of surfacing tools in CATIA V5 to support new product development projects and concepts.

The Job (responsibilities):

• Create parametric surface models of new products and new product families using GSD workbench in CATIA that are adaptable to change as design evolves
• Employ Data Reuse techniques to help maximize efficiency and quality of throughput
• Manage time effectively in order to support multiple projects concurrently
• Adhere to company 3D modeling best practices
• Use a Product Data Management (PDM) system to manage 3D CAD data
• Meet product schedule deadlines

The Person (requirements):

• Degree or equivalent in Industrial Design/Engineering/Product Design or similar
• Experience of 3D CAD systems (CATIA preferred). Freeform surface creation a plus.
• Training on CATIA will be provided
• Knowledge of design for manufacture and plastic part design
• Understanding of manufacturing requirements, and how they are applied to component designs.
• An eye for aesthetics and detail, and an ability to translate 2D sketches into 3D CAD surface models that accurately capture industrial design intent.
• Great communication & collaboration abilities.
• Excellent creative problem solving.
• Self-motivated and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work well with and influence established teams.
• Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong time management skills

We offer:

Ambitious and motivating challenges

Regular working hours (Monday to Friday)

30 days holidays

Competitive benefits package including: contributory pension scheme, private health insurance.

Work with a diverse team with varying backgrounds

And More:

Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera® and online university.

Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DᴇWALT®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER® https://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/