Technical Product Designer Furniture

3 months ago

Goole, United Kingdom Howdens Joinery Co. Full time

**Summary**

Howdens is looking for a Technical Product Designer to join the Technical Development team, in this role you will play a crucial part in ensuring our products are fit for purpose and meet all necessary standards for the market.

**What will you be doing as a Technical Product Designer**
- Primarily working on New Product Introduction (NPI), resourcing, and product change but also driving Continuous Improvement of product performance
- Ensuring products are intrinsically safe, legally compliant, reliable, trade quality, and easy to install.
- Work with internal and external manufacturers/suppliers across a broad spectrum of product areas
- Manage and conduct product fit and function tests of product to assess performance and ease of installation.
- Creation of Information Booklets, User Manuals and Installation guides.
- Creating and approving technical specification documents, standards and drawings
- Responsible for product, packaging and identification
- Lead and support technical concern investigations.
- Managing relationships with all relevant trade bodies, federations and guilds.
- Supporting depot queries for product information, installation advice and technical enquiries.

**What do I need to qualify for the Product Technical Designer**
- Proven track record in a similar role in a comparable industry coupled with the technical knowledge to match.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work well independently or as part of a team.
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or relevant experience
- Understanding in domestic fitted furniture or joinery installations
- Knowledge and expertise in manufacturing processes and materials.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement tools.
- Ability to interpret and read engineering drawings.
- Operational understanding of a complex and diverse supply chain.
- Capability to drive and implement change.
- Skill in preparing and presenting proposals to senior management, suppliers, and other departments.
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Experience in working with a global supply base would be advantageous
- Full driving licence
- Valid passport as international travel may be required

**What can we offer you as a Product Technical developer**
- Competitive Salary + Bonus
- Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days
- Staff discount
- Ongoing support and development
- Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition

**About Us**

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For**.**

**How to apply**

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Product Technical Developer, then we are keen to hear from you.

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