Job Description

"Together, each one of us will make a better, safer product for our customers."

DMM is a company that designs, manufactures, markets and sells high quality equipment for use in climbing, mountaineering, tree care, working at height, rope access and rescue. DMM strives to achieve the highest levels of quality, innovation, and service.

DMM currently have the following vacancy:

Design Assistant Junior Product Developer - Textile

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to advance their career in textile engineering and design. We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Product Developer to join and support our passionate Textiles Design Tteam in Llanberis. You will be a team player within a small but busy department and will report to the Textile Design Manager. A proactive attitude, an eye for detail and the ability to solve problems independently are essential for this role.

The Role

To assist the Textile Design Team with the development of new and existing DMM products, with a focus on textile manufacturing processes to ensure their successful integration into production.

Tasks include:

The progression development and/or improvement of sewn and bonded textile concepts and constructions

Service and maintain production sewing machines Design jigs and fixtures used for testing, prototyping and production Design, prove and implement new production processes Solve manufacturing issues and implement solutions Research and present findings of market research and manufacturing solutions Read, understand and carry out testing to EN/ISO standards Conduct a wide range of bespoke laboratory testing Field test concepts and prototypes Write detailed test reports, proofread technical literature and work to the product design process as part of our quality assurance procedure Operate 3D printers, laser cutters and various sewing machines (CNC & non) Something to do with sourcing and supplier relationships Any other duties required

Essential Requirements

A degree in engineering or industrial design, or a strong background in this field A year's relevant industry experience A keen interest in and a basic understanding of sewing Skilled in a digitally driven design process (for example, Solidworks for 3D modelling[D1] ) Creative individual to work on their own without guidance, or as part of a small team Attention to detail Strong problem-solving skills Excellent organisational and time management skills An active interest in climbing, mountaineering, tree-care or work at height

Desirable Attributes

A degree in engineering or industrial design, or a strong background in this field A year's relevant industry experience Software skills - Solidworks, Adobe suite, Patterning software (CLO 3D, Gerber, etc.), Solidworks. Patterning software (CLO 3D, Gerber, etc.) The ability to confidently use & maintain a basic flat-bed sewing machine An understanding of our primary textile production processes, which include: CNC sewing, bar-tacking, webbing construction & sourcing, bonding, laser-cutting, etc. An active interest in climbing, mountaineering, tree-care or work at height

Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Holiday

20 days (+8 fixed bank holidays)

Salary

25,000 pro rata

Location

Fully on-site

Textiles Design Office, DMM Engineering Ltd, Y Glyn, Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL554EN

Duration

Indefinite following a probationary period.

Training and Development

On the job training covering company products, procedures, correct use of machinery and health & safety.

If you feel you have the relevant skills, qualities, background and experience, we look forward to hearing more about you. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your own career. In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with a competitive basic salary, and a benefits package.

Interested applicants should apply in the first instance with a letter of interest, CV and any additional information that you feel is relevant.

Contact Us

Applications and current C.V. to be sent to:
Gethin Parry gethin@dmmwales.com DMM Engineering, Y Glyn, Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4EL[D2]

Closing date for applications:

9th October 2025

DMM Engineering is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,420.00-25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person