Design And Development Technician

Next; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Next, a leading retailer and manufacturer, is seeking a Design and Development Technician in Doncaster. The role requires project management and collaboration to develop new products for high-volume sofa manufacturing. Applicants should have a degree in a related field and significant experience in the industry. Proficiency in essential design software is crucial, along with practical skills in woodworking and upholstery.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification preferred in related fields.
• At least 2 years of experience in design development.
• Experience in the sofa, furniture, and upholstery industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal teams to define project requirements and product specifications.
• Produce production-ready files, prototypes, and ensure product compliance.
• Utilize engineering principles to develop cost-effective, structurally sound frames.

Skills

Proficient in SOLIDWORKS 3D

Proficient in LECTRA Design Concept 3D

Experience in woodworking

Experience in upholstery

Skills in Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop)

Education

Degree-level technical qualification in Furniture Design or Product Design

Tools

SOLIDWORKS 3D

LECTRA Design Concept 3D

Alphacam

Lectra Modaris

Lectra Diamino

Job description

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Design And Development Technician, Doncaster

Client:

Next

Location:

Doncaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

• Pay: From £29,500 per annum, plus bonus and benefits.
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: 38.75 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM - 1:45 PM and 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM
• Location: Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3FQ

Next is one of the UK’s best known high-street retailers and most established online operations, but have you ever wondered who builds our stylish and comfortable sofas?

In 2016, we opened our doors with just one production line, and 8 years later, we have 200 employees and 14 production lines.

We’re leading modern British manufacturing from our home in Armthorpe, Doncaster.

Your Next Role

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Design & Development Technician will work within the New Product Development Team to define project requirements and product specifications to support design activities and development for pre-production and high-volume sofa manufacturing.

This role involves working directly with internal planning and production teams, procurement, and third-party suppliers to implement the New Product Development process, produce production-ready files and drawings, prepare prototypes for testing and validation, facilitate change requests, create product specifications and assembly guides, and support manufacturing.

You will utilize engineering principles to develop cost-effective, structurally sound frames, generate detailed 3D CAD files and production drawings, collaborate on prototype development, create Bill of Materials (BOM) lists, produce product information packs, specifications, and assembly training guides, and ensure product compliance through coordination with testing agencies.

Let’s take it on!

The role requires a degree-level technical qualification (preferably in Furniture Design, Product Design, or related fields), with at least two years of experience in design development and new product development processes.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in SOLIDWORKS 3D, LECTRA Design Concept 3D, Alphacam, Lectra Modaris, and Lectra Diamino. Skills in Adobe CC applications such as Illustrator and Photoshop are highly desirable.

Experience in the sofa, furniture, and upholstery industry, with hands-on prototyping, woodworking, upholstery, and sewing skills, is preferred.