Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire (LE10) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £37,000 - £47,000 About the Company Join a well-established shopfitting and bespoke joinery manufacturer with over 60 years' experience delivering high-quality interior fit-out and furniture solutions across the UK. The business specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke furniture and joinery, working across sectors including retail, museums, leisure and commercial interiors. The Role This is a technical, manufacturing-focused design role, working within a dedicated design team using SolidWorks 3D to develop detailed, production-ready designs. You will be responsible for taking concepts and client briefs and turning them into fully resolved technical drawings and models, with a strong focus on buildability, materials, and manufacturing processes. Working closely with production, procurement and project teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring designs are practical, accurate, and efficiently delivered. Key Responsibilities Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings in SolidWorks for bespoke furniture and joinery Develop manufacture-ready designs, including full construction detail and assembly solutions Produce and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) Work closely with production teams to ensure designs are feasible and efficient to manufacture Interpret client briefs and concept designs into practical technical solutions Specify appropriate materials, finishes, and components Support procurement with supplier specifications and material selection Maintain drawing standards, revisions, and documentation Manage workload across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment The Ideal Candidate Essential: Strong experience using SolidWorks in a manufacturing environment Proven background in furniture, joinery, shopfitting or bespoke interiors Excellent understanding of joinery construction methods and materials Experience producing detailed technical drawings for manufacture Ability to create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Highly Desirable: Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics NAV) Exposure to procurement and supplier coordination Degree in Furniture Design, Product Design or similar Projects You'll work across a wide range of bespoke, high-quality projects including: Retail environments Museum & heritage installations Leisure & experience spaces Luxury and premium interiors Commercial environments What's on Offer £37,000 - £47,000 salary (DOE) 33 days holiday Long-term career development in a growing business Ongoing training and skills development Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality projects Stable, supportive team with excellent staff retention Why Join? This is a great opportunity for a technically strong designer who enjoys seeing their work move from concept through to manufacture and installation. You'll be working in a business where design is closely integrated with production, giving you real ownership and visibility of your work. INDENG
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Senior Technical Designer in Slough employer: Optima UK
As a Jig and Tooling Engineer at our client’s Coventry location, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering precision machining solutions across various industries. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. With a commitment to quality and innovation, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving sector.
