Junior Industrial Designer

Design Engineer

Department:              Design & Innovation team

Location:                     Corby, UK

Type:                              Full-Time (45 hours per week, inclusive of 1-hour breaks per day)

Salary:                           Up to £36,000 (D.O.E)

About us 

Puttshack is an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience that appeals to everyone. More than just indoor mini golf, Puttshack leans on its ground-breaking technology to elevate the game, while also serving world-class food and full bar in a cool environment. The Puttshack experience is really all about having fun – and doing something fun – together.

Our Vision  - To be the universal answer to the question ‘Where should we get together’

Our Mission - To create lasting memories for people of all generations through a shared, world-class entertainment experience

Our Values

Bring your ‘A’ game - We strive for excellence in everything we do

Lead the Way - Our associates (staff) embrace and are inspired by change

Own the Fun - We revel in our guests’ enjoyment

Care Deeply - We take great care of our guests, our associates and the communities we call home

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing review and modification of our current product portfolio, implementing design improvements to enhance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
• Maintain all necessary design and production drawings, alongside supporting documentation related to projects.
• Work on initial concept development through to hands-on functional prototype & product testing.  
• Manage and run multiple projects from start to finish.
• Work closely with the design team to ensure new innovations are reviewed against our detailed engineering design requirements.
• Collaborate with the extended Puttshack design & development team.

Key Requirements

• Exceptional Solidworks CAD Modelling skills (multiple part assembly, configurations, drawings).
• Exceptional organisation skills, with the ability to manage projects and extensive data sets.
• Proven ability to execute and deliver engineered parts and assemblies for manufacture.
• Strong passion for design.
• Understanding the structural design requirements and the design of mechanisms and components.
• Good knowledge of materials, timber, plastic and metal production processes.
• Good presentation skills to communicate product ideas to external stakeholders.

Desirable Competencies

Experience Centric: Fostering a positive experience for both guests and associates by understanding and prioritizing their needs. Ensuring every decision and action contributes to an exceptional and inclusive environment at Puttshack.

Effective Communication: Clear and effective communication, both verbal and written. Ability to convey information accurately and persuasively.

Results Focused: Achieving impactful outcomes through focused effort and shared responsibility.

Logical Decision Making: Applying clear thinking and logical reasoning to daily tasks and decisions.

Collaboration: Works well with others, fostering a cooperative and supportive work environment. Ability to contribute positively to team projects and goals.

Offerings

• Free golf & 50% discount on food and drink for up to 6.
• Hybrid working
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Onboarding plan to set you up for success!
• Access to continuous development through a blended learning approach.
• Access to Medicash – Our health Cash back benefits platform! Includes, Dental Cover, gym discount, specialist health consultations, health screening, virtual GP, Employee assistance program, medicash discount perks and much more!
• Refer a friend – Up to £500 referral fee* (T&Cs apply)
• Enhanced maternity & Paternity *
• Generous expense policy (T&Cs apply)
• Enrolment to our communication community – PuttApp
• Wagestream membership - access 50% of your wages as you work, building pots and financial support.
• Team socials to join throughout the year!

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, detail-driven designer to own projects end-to-end and see their work come to life in a dynamic, creative environment—apply now to be part of the journey.