Furniture Design Engineer

SOLIDWORKS FURNITURE DESIGN ENGINEER

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.