3D Surfacing Designer, Industrial Design (Spennymoor, UK)
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Position Overview & Specifications
3D Surfacing Designer, Industrial Design (Spennymoor)
Location: UK - Spennymoor, Flexible: 4 days remote, 1 day onsite
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
- 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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 3D Surfacing Designer, Industrial Design (Spennymoor, UK) roles across Stanley Black & Decker's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,474 - £40,666 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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