Job description
Graduate Development Engineer
We are a London and Hampshire based B Corp certified furniture company designing and manufacturing commercial furniture within the UK. We are currently a team of 60 with ambitious growth plans. We have established a strong client base with some of the most exciting and creative businesses in the UK and World.
A fundamental principle for our business is our strong focus on designing products that have minimal negative impact on the environment. An ever-evolving brand, we have ambitious plans and want to expand our design team with a Product Engineer who shares our principles and who. will work closely with the design, engineering and production teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and proactive individual to join our team. The role bridges the areas of product development and enterprise resource planning (ERP) offering an opportunity to be pivotal in the development of our products and the realisation of those products through operational and material engineering.
Role Overview
You'll work closely with our team of young and enthusiastic engineers, designers and makers. You will be key in delivering the product manufacturing data to the shop floor using our ERP system (Epicor Kinetic).
Key elements of the role include but are not limited to:-
* Supporting the delivery of innovative and sustainably designed furniture products.
* Assist in creating and maintaining detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings.
* Developing engineering methods using our ERP system and Cadlink design integration software
* Continuous development of our broad and diverse product portfolio
* Contribute to creating ideas that promote continuous improvements in our design and operational systems
Education & Skills:
* A degree in Product Design/Engineering, or similar with at least 1 year of professional experience
* Experience or familiarity with Solid Works CAD
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
* Understanding of the principles of ERP software
* A software curious enthusiast
* An interest in manufacturing, product development, and engineering systems.
* Understanding of modern manufacturing methods.
Personal Attributes:
* Detail oriented and hands on
* Thrives in fast paced environments where rapid prototyping is key
* A solution focused analytical thinker who enjoys collaborative problem solving
* Happy working with a diverse group of talent and receptive to new ideas and personal development suggestions
Nice to have:
* Experience and understanding of ERP systems
* Experience in furniture design and/or manufacturing.
Benefits:
* Be part of happy, innovative and collaborative team.
* Get full training in our ERP systems
* Gain cross-functional experience across design, engineering, and manufacturing.
* Casual dress
* Company social events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate to:
* Ropley, Hampshire SO22
· Job Type: Full-time
· Pay: £30-33k per year depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
* New Alresford SO24 0EF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person