Furniture Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | SK15 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 74597-64706 |
Summary
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.