Total 3 art design entertainment job vacancies in Manufacturing / Production category in manchester north west m4 3aq

7-22 Systems Ltd is seeking a Product Design Engineer to join our small and innovative company, based on the Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides. Your role will focus on the manufacture of 7-22s ecological pre-fabricated building system, as a key figure working with both the architectural and construction team.

We are seeking a Product Design Engineer as part of the team to help us develop our innovative, ecologically focused construction business. 7-22 Systems produces an architect-designed building system, suited to small to medium sized construction projects, and provides a turn-key Design and Build construction service. The 7-22 System utilises off-site prefabrication of pre-insulated components, offering a new way to build better.

Based in the Outer Hebrides, on the Isle of North Uist, the post is workshop-based, with occasional site work, throughout the Outer Hebrides and beyond.

You will work with the Directors and our small fabrication / construction team to help drive forward the on-going development of the 7-22 System, through research, innovation and practical application.

You will take an active, hands-on role with your colleagues in the workshop on the CNC production and assembly of components, including the generation of g-codes from architectural models. During the construction phase of projects you will also assist colleagues on site in line with your experience.

You will assist the Directors and production team in the process of continuous improvement. This will include researching and procuring materials or equipment, helping to develop production methods and procedures to improve quality and productivity, prototyping new components and liaising with consultant partners (eg engineers).

Gross Salary £31,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on experience.

This post also offers a rare and exciting lifestyle opportunity: to live in an area of outstanding natural beauty, a place rich in cultural identity, with an active arts community, and countless opportunities for outdoor pursuits. We will be happy to support a successful candidate in seeking suitable accommodation.

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Job Description

The XD Producer is an integral role bridging the gap between design, development, management, and members. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our user experience initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. Additionally, the XD Producer is responsible for some light administrative tasks to support the smooth functioning of the UX team.

Role Overview:

As a XD Producer, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining project timelines, facilitating kickoffs, workshops, internal reviews, and client meetings. You will host check-ins with our product partners and provide real-time reports and updates to management. You will be the left-brain of our Experience Design team. You will work side-by-side with the Director and managers making sure that the team runs smoothly. This includes supporting Design Ops efforts, support of finance and budgeting tasks, and other duties as assigned. As a XD Producer, you can speak many languages – business, UX, development, etc. You know the lingo. You understand the creative process. You know how to work and support designers.

Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Oversee UX design enterprise projects from conception to completion.
• Be proactive in understanding complexities of enterprise solutions.
• Work closely with the UX team to ensure projects are on track, and any obstacles or risks are addressed promptly.
• Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Manage projects through Jira/Confluence.
   

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure design vision is maintained, quality standards are met, and projects are delivered on time.
• Act as the main point of contact for UX projects, ensuring all parties are informed and aligned.
   

Resource Allocation:

• Identify resource needs and collaborate with team leads to allocate necessary resources for projects.
• Forecast potential challenges and devise strategies to mitigate risks.
   

Documentation & Process:

• Ensure all necessary documentation is created, maintained, and updated regularly.
• Develop, refine, and enforce UX processes to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Provide a monthly overview of the work the XD team has done including notable projects and business value delivered.
   

Design Operations:

• Handle light administrative tasks such as paying bills related to UX initiatives.
• Organize team meetings, workshops, etc.
• Help to organize and execute several team events each year such as our annual XD Day and our quarterly XD the XD Team sessions, collaborating with team members and partners to ensure their success.
• Work to make sure the team has access to the tools they need to operate.
   

Stakeholder Management:

• Work with stakeholders and partners to manage priorities.
• Be the front-line for new requests and questions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of experience in a UX or digital production role.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of UX design principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Servant-hearted attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes to help the team succeed.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with enterprise solutions.
• Experience setting up and managing Jira boards and workflows.
• Experience with accounts payable and budgeting.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (like Figma, Sketch, etc.). Hands-on design and/or research experience.

About us:
DIT AgTech is dedicated to revolutionizing farming through innovative technology solutions, addressing agricultural and climate challenges by fostering efficient and sustainable practices. Our mission is to equip farmers with advanced tools and knowledge for optimal yields while minimizing environmental impact. We design solutions for Australian Farmers, from tank monitors to accurate nutritional supplement dosers for cattle.

Our Engineering team develops circuit boards, firmware, telemetry, websites, and apps, while manufacturing, production, and logistics ensure successful implementation across Australia. A new laboratory is being built for customized soil formulations.

We are seeking an IoT Product Design Engineer for our Townsville facility, emphasizing teamwork, collaboration, and growth under the Technical Manager's guidance.

DIT AgTech thrives on solutions and seeks dynamic individuals who enjoy designing, building, troubleshooting, and driving real-world change—not just collecting a wage.

Key Responsibilities:
• Work in our R&D team to specify and design new products, maintain existing designs
• Develop firmware for embedded microcontrollers in custom hardware
• Use satellite and terrestrial telemetry to efficiently get information to our database
• Work with our manufacturing team to improve designs and processes
• Report to and be guided by the Technical Manager

Skills and Experience (essential):
• 2 years professional or 5 years hobby experience with microcontrollers, C/C++, Python
• Experience using sleep and low power modes, interrupts, fuse bits, various communication protocols, on-chip and external peripherals, hardware timers, datasheets
• Familiarity with electronic circuits, ideally experience with Altium/Eagle/KiCAD/Similar
• Soldering and SMD Hot Air Rework

Skills and Experience (advantageous):
• A rural background – to understand our customers’ unique constraints and requirements
• Making things yourself – experience with tools, drawings, datasheets, DFM
• Experience with IoT, satellite and terrestrial telemetry
o Swarm/Myriota/Astrocast/similar, NB-IoT/3G/4G communication, LoRaWAN
o Secure communication, bandwith constraints, efficient message structures
• Innovation and creativity – to explore new ideas, methods, products
• Technical Writing – to writeup assembly instructions, developer notes

Why Join DIT AgTech:
At DIT AgTech, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salary and sponsorship opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the world by contributing to the advancement of sustainable agriculture and climate solutions.