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With total commitment to British manufacturing, our client’s mission is to design and make enduring and life-enhancing furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain.  Their designs combine responsibly sourced, high-quality materials and superb workmanship to ensure they endure for generations. 

To aid their vision of a strong design aesthetic they are looking for an experienced Product Design Engineer to help drive all technical aspects of both new product design and product improvements of their existing collections. You will be delivering 2 successful launches per year with the overall business strategy in mind as well as delivering against their sustainability commitments and ensuring all products meet required regulatory standards.
They offer hybrid working and are open to candidates living either near their London office and showroom, or their Leicester office and workshops. You will however be expected to travel regularly to the workshops and other office.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring each design is ready for manufacture with complete technical packs in the form of detailed assembly drawings, lighting BOMs and installation guides
• Leading the compliance of all products to ensure each product produced meets all regulatory standards, including UK lighting standards
• Managing the product improvement process considering business needs, product performance and margin gain behind each improvement
• Ensuring sustainability goals and commitments are considered throughout the design process and evolving designs to ensure these can be met
• Mentoring (but not managing) the junior CAD team

Skills and Experience needed for the Senior Product Design Engineer:

• Min. 5 years’ experience within the product development sector, preferably lighting and/or furniture
• SolidWorks proficiency 
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of UK standards and legislations
• Strong technical skills
• Good communication and collaborative skills
• Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills
• A keen eye for detail, with an appreciation for craftsmanship, materials and sustainability
• A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement for visiting workshops

In return they offer:

• A generous negotiable salary
• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days off for Birthdays, Christmas and Maternity / Paternity
• Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes
• Full travel expenses paid when visiting the workshops and the other office

To find out more, to discuss salaries with the recruiter first and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

With total commitment to British manufacturing, our client’s mission is to design and make enduring and life-enhancing furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain. Their designs combine responsibly sourced, high-quality materials and superb workmanship to ensure they endure for generations.

To aid their vision of a strong design aesthetic they are looking for a Product Design Engineer to help support all technical aspects of both new product design and product improvements of existing collections. You will be collaborating with the product team to ensure the successful delivery of twice-yearly product launches, with the overall business strategy in mind. With sustainability at the heart of what they do you will be considering these commitments throughout every part of the process.
They offer hybrid working and are open to candidates living either near their London office and showroom, or their Leicester office and workshops. You will however be expected to travel regularly to the workshops and other office.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring each design is ready for manufacture with complete technical packs in the form of detailed assembly drawings, lighting BOMs and installation guides
• Considering the compliance of all products to ensure each product produced meets all regulatory standards, including UK lighting standards with the support of the Senior Design Engineer
• Supporting the product improvement process considering business needs, product performance and margin gain behind each improvement
• Ensuring suitable construction methods are used for each design and considering how this impacts the workshops and supports future workshop growth plans
• Providing product training to the wider business

Skills and Experience needed for the Product Design Engineer:

• 2 - 4 years’ experience within the product development sector, preferably lighting and/or furniture
• SolidWorks proficiency
• Good communication and collaborative skills
• Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills
• A keen eye for detail, with an appreciation for craftsmanship, materials and sustainability
• A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement for visiting workshops

In return they offer:

• A generous negotiable salary
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days off for Birthdays, Christmas and Maternity / Paternity
• Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes
• Full travel expenses paid when visiting the workshops and the other office

To find out more, to discuss salaries with the recruiter first and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

• Coordinate and oversee the project’s documentation and develop detailed specifications for FF&E
• Manage and check information produced by consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Forecast, identify, and communicate risks and bring ideas and solutions to the table
• Close projects efficiently by supporting the project team on rectifying snags and assist in onsite installation
• Contribute to setting the internal design standards and guidelines
• Streamline processes and procedures to increase quality and efficiency
• Monitor the project team’s output, reporting back to Senior Management

• Be involved in budgeting and working to project deadlines
• Work from concept to installation
• Establish costs and take briefs 
• Prepare and manage FF&E cost schedules and spreadsheets for reporting on and approval of budgets 
• Present to senior management and clients 
• Mentor and guide more junior team members

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in high-end residential or hospitality
• Excellent knowledge of suppliers
• Competent producer of schedules and specifications
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills
• Good use of Estimate / SpecSources / Folio (or similar procurement software)
• Good leadership and communication skills

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in high-end residential or hospitality
• Competent producer of schedules and specifications
• Exceptional attention to detail and knowledge of materials, finishes & detailing
• Good time-management and organisational skills
• Ability to present design concepts and ideas with confidence and passion
• Ability to deliver conceptual design ideas, bespoke technical designs drawings and FF&E selection
• Experience in AutoCAD, Adobe and InDesign are a must
• Good use of a procurement software

This position has now been filled so no longer open to application.

Croft design and manufacture luxury door and window fittings, supplying to prestigious properties around the world. At the forefront of our industry for new designs, Croft are continually looking to bring new and exciting products to the market. As such we require a highly skilled Industrial Designer to join us.

This is a very exciting role for a person who has the flair to design new and unique products that will be manufactured in our factory for the luxury interiors market. You can view our full range of products at www.croft.co.uk

Role summary:

The role involves creating and managing specific design projects to add to the extensive range of products that Croft produces. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate, who will be responsible for taking products from concept stage through to design and prototype then successfully through to manufacturing stage. You will also be developing bespoke designs for customers as well as improving existing products.

As an Industrial Designer you will be expected to:

• Produce new and exciting designs based upon briefs supplied.
• Liaise with the Production Department to assess the feasibility of manufacture as well as ensuring functionality of the product.
• Create assemblies and configurations using SolidWorks.
• Use the 3D printer to produce prototype designs.
• Work with the Production Department through prototyping and manufacture of designs.
• Liaise with various departments upon receipt of bespoke enquiries from customers, to ensure accurate and detailed drawings are produced in-line with customer expectations.
• Improve existing products through problem solving where needed.

 Essential Skills & Qualifications for the Industrial Designer:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Skilled with SolidWorks and ability to competently and accurately produce technical drawings.
• Work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Have strong problem solving skills.
• A background in engineering is preferable.

The role is located at our factory and offices in Willenhall, West Midlands with a competitive salary plus life insurance policy, pension scheme, 29 days holiday allowance + birthday day off. Working hours are Monday to Thursday: 8.30 - 17.00. Friday: 8.30 - 16.00.

• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Proven industry experience in product design and development, preferably in FMCG (CPG) or agency environments
• Proficiency in working with consumer insights to drive the creative process
• Innovative problem solving skills with a Holistic mindset
• Strong sketch work, visualisation and 3D thinking
• Proficient with using a variety of CAD and 3D software

• Liaise with staff internally to provide design and commercial assistance
• Help create supporting product documents such as assembly instructions and supporting website information
• Review supplier drawings and technical information
• Help create supporting work for products such as packaging ideas, organise product testing, organise samples, specification sheets etc.
• Inspect parts and products on site, then catalogue, review and communicate issues and developments back to suppliers

• Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks and good at setting priorities
• Strong product design skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Personable and professional with strong communication skills
• Experience of the decorative lighting business would be useful and if not experience of decorative homeware or furniture would be acceptable
• Strong presentation skills
• Logical thinker and problem-solver
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks with good rendering skills
• Self-Motivated - able to work without close supervision
• Out-of-the-box thinker - Able to adapt to challenges and provide effective and innovative solutions

• Modelling of machined parts, components and sheet metal fabrications in SolidWorks
• Creation of assemblies and configurations in SolidWorks
• Creation of dimensioned part drawings for manufacture
• Production of detailed exploded views and BOMs to guide the assembly team in how to make their lights
• Modelling of well thought out packaging designs
• Sourcing components and liaising with suppliers

• 3+ years’ industry experience, lighting products would be an advantage
• Excellent SolidWorks skills
• An understanding of design for manufacture
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign would be useful but not essential
• Experience with SolidCAM or similar CAM software an advantage

• At least 4 years' designing and selling kitchens
• Good hand-drawing and CAD skills - they use Winner
• Good communication and listening skills
• Smart and professional
• Self-motivated and proactive