Jobs

11/01/12

Minima (Suffolk)

Prototyping Specialist required

Minima is an expanding, award winning, product development company.  We create, prototype and deliver commercially successful products, services and equipment using an innovation process based on an improved user experience.  An opportunity has arisen for an experienced prototyping specialist to join the Minima team to lead and to promote prototyping activities for clients in a wide range of industries. 

The role involves hands-on work including CNC machining of patterns, parts, moulds and jigs in support of the design team and also directly for external clients.  Additionally, there is a requirement to undertake small scale injection moulding and spray painting as well as precision hand working skills such as silicone casting.  The role is also responsible for maintaining equipment, managing supplies of stock materials, work flow and productivity while delivering efficiently under tight timescales.

The ability to be client facing, promote the company capabilities and prepare estimates is also a regular part of the job.  The position would suit a self-motivated, independent thinker, with patience and a real pride in their work.  A prospective candidate must be well organised and a team player with good attention to detail and the ability to maintain an enthusiastic, positive attitude with a sense of humour.

Requirements include:

Strong skills with SolidWorks and PowerMill CAD software
Ability to CNC machine from data generated above
Expertise with a wide range of workshop machinery
High level of hand finishing craftsmanship in a variety of materials
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team
Liaise with other workshop staff and designers to carry out work
Continually seek to improve both personal and workshop capabilities
Operate within high safety standards
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

PowerMill advanced user
SolidWorks intermediate user
CNC machining
Degree in Model Making or related discipline preferred
Minimum 5 years professional experience

Salary Package

We offer a salary subject to skills and experience with a bonus scheme

Application Instructions
Apply via e-mail to: enquiries@minima.co.uk including a CV and pictures of previous work examples.  Postal applications are also welcome though information on CD or DVD will not be considered.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

05/01/12

UNStudio (Amsterdam)

Model Maker trainee required

Model Maker Traineeship

UNStudio is an internationally operating architectural firm with approximately 120 employees and projects in the Netherlands, Europe, Asia, USA and the Middle East. Our portfolio has a wide variety of projects of various scales. We strive to make a significant contribution to the discipline of architecture, to continue to develop our qualities with respect to design, technology, knowledge and management and to be a specialist in public network projects. The practice has an ISO2000 quality system.

The atmosphere in our office is informal, international, multidisciplinary, highly ambitious and very dynamic, but also friendly with a focus on personal development and career planning where possible. The average age of our employees is 34 years and our employee base is made up of about 18 different nationalities. Almost all employees have an academic background.

For our office in Amsterdam we are looking for a Model Maker (40 hours per week) who support the design process by translating 3D concepts to physical scale models for diverse projects, ranging from buildings to product design. The internship will be for a minimum period of 6 months. Starting date will be asap.

Requirements:

• Architectural background
• English speaking is a must
• A strong perception of 3D space and sense of scale
• Ability to work with a wide array of materials from wood to plastics
• Proficiency in a number of 3D software packages
• Independently work with a diversity of machine & hand tools
• Ability to keep deadlines

Tools used by the model room:
Versa laser, Z-Printer, step4 CNC milling, spray booth, table saw, band saw, disk sander, figure saw and numerous other small power & hand tools.

Used software in the office:
Magics, Rhino, 3D Pronto, Xpert Mill and AutoCad.

What we offer
A challenging position in an independent young and international working environment. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the success of design.

Contact
Are you interested in the job description and you recognize yourself in the profile, please sent a short motivation letter, your CV and your portfolio to hr@unstudio.com.

Our website provides additional information about our organization and projects. www.unstudio.com

30/11/11

Synapse (Watford)

Prototype Engineer required

Prototype Engineer required for our Development Team

Synapse is looking for a freelance designer / model maker ideally with strong CAD CAM / ILLUSTRATOR skills to join our small prestigious development team in Watford.

Working primarily on prototypes for the automotive and product industries.

Also some licensed character accessory and toy projects.

An ability to work under pressure, both individually or within a team; self motivation essential.

Experienced ideally in Pro-E, PowerShape (Delcam), CNC, plus Illustrator & Photoshop preferable.

Please contact Richard Walker

01/11/11

Foster + Partners (London)

Various posts available

Join our Modelshop (Ref LMM11114D)

Foster + Partners is an internationally acclaimed architectural practice whose work embraces everything from city master planning to product design.

Due to our continuous expansion we have a number of opportunities for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our London studio, with a variety of levels of experience from trainee upwards.

Candidates must have completed an industry recognised diploma, a degree in the field of modelmaking or alternatively, must be able to demonstrate professional experience in a relevant field.

In addition, we are recruiting for individuals to join us as Trainee Modelmakers. Successful candidates will have a keen interest in architectural modelmaking and a commitment to developing a career in this field.

These positions involve producing high quality models, prototypes and mock-ups as well as the preparation of exhibition and presentation materials. Successful candidates will be involved in constructing models of some of the most exciting buildings being designed in the world today, using the most advanced technologies available alongside traditional modelmaking techniques.

Please send a covering letter, CV, A4 work samples and photographs of your work to:
careers@fosterandpartners.com

Foster + Partners
Riverside, 22 Hester Road
London
SW11 4AN

For further information and detailed job descriptions for each of the positions above, please visit the Foster + Partners website:
www.fosterandpartners.com

Foster + Partners is an equal opportunities employer.