Trainee Product Designer

Job description

Trainee Product Designer

Are you looking to start a career in product design, CAD design or manufacturing engineering?

We are looking for a motivated and organised Trainee Product Designer to support their manufacturing and production teams. This is an opportunity to develop your technical skills while learning how to produce manufacturing drawings, bills of materials and CNC programmes.

Working closely with the Sheet Metal, Aluminium and Assembly Departments, you will help ensure that production documentation is accurate, materials are available and components are ready for manufacture.

• Greater Manchester
• £25,000–£30,000 depending on experience
• Permanent, Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Manufacturing Documentation

• Produce detailed production drawings and general arrangement (GA) drawings for shop-floor manufacturing and client approval.
• Use AHN Macro tools to create parts, cutting lists, manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and part labels.
• Prepare accurate documentation to support the manufacturing process.

CNC Programming

• Generate CNC programmes for component manufacturing using Amada Europe 2610 and 258 machinery.
• Develop your knowledge of CNC programming and manufacturing processes, with training provided.

Materials & Inventory Control

• Track the approval and ordering of purchased components, including coils, dampers, thermal wheels and plate heat exchangers.
• Check stock availability of sheet metal materials required to manufacture Air Handling Units (AHUs).
• Monitor the availability of specialist panel infills and ensure these are ordered ahead of scheduled production dates.
• Update relevant trackers to support production planning and material availability.

General Administration

• Answer general enquiries professionally and direct calls to the appropriate department or team member.
• Provide administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of manufacturing operations.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who is organised, detail-oriented and keen to learn about p...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Trafford Park

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English