Product Design Engineer

1 day ago

Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom Pineapple Contracts Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Pineapple Contracts. As a Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with our functional teams to design and develop innovative designs that meet the specific needs of the healthcare sector.
  • Transform concept visuals into detailed designs, progressing through to prototype stages to final production-ready models.
  • Ensure designs are functional, durable, and aesthetically pleasing.
  • Produce accurate and detailed 3D models of the furniture using SolidWorks to generate drawings for manufacture, prototype, and rendered images as required.
  • Utilise 3D printing and other prototyping methods to develop and test design concepts.
  • Maintain internal records in the product database of the jobs.
  • Liaise with manufacturers and internal staff to ensure a smooth flow of the product development and projects dealing with any issues or queries as they arise.
  • Drive key new product projects forward to a given target date and budget.
Requirements
  • You are qualified in Industrial/Product/Furniture Design to degree level or equivalent Design Engineering qualifications.
  • Ideally, with experience working in a similar Design Engineer role.
  • Experienced in producing detailed drawings and designs for manufacture.
  • Good manufacturing knowledge in furniture, electronics, or an equivalent industry.
  • Excellent technical and engineering experience.
  • Have excellent experience with CAD packages – SolidWorks (essential), Fusion 360 & Autodesk Inventor (advantageous).
  • An excellent understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes.
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and working to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Why Work for Us

Pineapple Contracts is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family-run company started in 1975, Pineapple Contracts is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany, and the USA.

Pineapple Contracts still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join our team and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer care.

Benefits
  • Proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024.
  • Competitive pay.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan – You can claim for medical expenses, dentist, or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts.
  • 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays.
  • Extra day's leave for your birthday.
  • Workplace nursery scheme.
  • On joining, we'll plant a tree in your honour.
  • Regular team socials and events.
  • Monthly pizza Friday.
  • Fruit and snacks are provided daily.
  • Employee referrals bonus scheme.
  • Recognition of excellence/Employee rewards schemes.
  • Company volunteering day.
  • High-quality office environment.
  • Sustainability-focused business.
  • Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station.

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