Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday Salary: £31,000 per annum Location: Derbyshire (with occasional off‑site travel)
A leading UK furniture manufacturer-supplying kitchen, bathroom and bedroom products to national house builders, social housing providers, merchants, retail showrooms and large accommodation projects-is seeking a talented Furniture Design Engineer to join its Product Design team.
About the Role
You will play a key part in the design, development, prototyping, testing and launch of new furniture products across multiple market sectors. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role that blends creativity with technical precision.
Key Responsibilities
Designing and developing new furniture products from concept through to final manufacture.
Producing accurate technical and manufacturing drawings under time pressure.
Meeting with clients, interpreting requirements and managing projects from quotation to delivery.
Supporting manufacturing and data teams by creating assembly drawings and initial BOMs.
Working collaboratively within a team and communicating effectively across departments.
Liaising with suppliers, supporting procurement, and assisting with the introduction of new products.
Conducting industry and competitor research, including monitoring manufacturing and technological advancements.
What We're Looking For
A degree in Product Design or proven industry experience within furniture manufacturing.
Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software. Knowledge of SketchUp or Revit is beneficial but not essential.
Strong technical understanding of production and manufacturing processes.
A solid background in furniture design.
Competence with Microsoft Office applications.
The Ideal Candidate
Quick to learn and confident working independently.
Proactive, solution‑focused, and comfortable expressing ideas and opinions.
Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and internal teams-phone included.
Flexible, eager to learn, and adaptable to changing project demands.
A full UK driving licence is advantageous but not essential
Salary description
£31000.00 - £31000.00 per year