NPD Design Engineer

Pineapple Contracts; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and manufacturing company is seeking an NPD Design Engineer for bathrooms in Aylesford. The role involves transforming concept visuals into detailed designs, ensuring functionality and aesthetics. Requires a degree in design or related fields, and proficiency in SolidWorks. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative design. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Extra day for birthday

Tree planted for new starters

Sustainability initiatives

Regular team events

Monthly pizza Friday

Free snacks and drinks

Employee referral bonuses

Learning & Development platform

High-quality office environment

Free parking

Qualifications

• You are qualified in Industrial / Product / furniture design to degree level or equivalent Design engineering qualifications.
• You have experience working in a similar bathroom Design Engineer role.
• Experienced in producing detailed drawings and designs for manufacture.
• Good manufacturing knowledge in furniture, 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.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with our functional teams to design innovative designs for bathroom lighting or medical devices.
• Transform concept visuals into detailed designs, progressing to prototype stages.
• Ensure designs are functional, durable, and aesthetically pleasing.
• Produce accurate and detailed 3D models using Solidworks.
• Utilise 3D printing and other prototyping methods to develop and test designs.
• Maintain internal records of the jobs in the product database.
• Liaise with manufacturers and staff to ensure smooth product development.
• Drive new product projects forward to meet target dates and budgets.

Job description

JOB TITLE : NPD Design Engineer - Bathrooms

LOCATION : Aylesford, Kent

WORKING HOURS : 8am - 4.30pm

A bit about the role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Design Engineer with a background in bathrooms, lighting or medical devices. Strong 3D modeling skills, particularly with SolidWorks, are essential, along with a proven track record of taking designs from concept to production.

Exceptional problem-solving abilities and clear, effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with diverse stakeholders and ensuring project success. While familiarity with 3D printing and prototyping is a plus, it is not mandatory. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about innovative design, we’d love to hear from you!

Some of the key responsibilities

• Working closely with our functional teams to design innovative designs that meet the specific needs of our bathroom lighting or medical devices categories.
• 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. Knowledge of these technologies is useful but not essential.
• Maintaining 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.
• Driving 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.
• You have experience working in a similar bathroom Design Engineer role.
• Experienced in producing detailed drawings and designs for manufacture.
• Good manufacturing knowledge in furniture, 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.

You embody our company people values :

• Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals.
• Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals.
• Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes.
• Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others.
• Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach.

Why work for us

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

Pineapple 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 Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care.

Benefits

What we offer you

• We were proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
• Competitive pay
• Pension scheme
• A Healthcare Cash Plan – You can claim for medical expenses, dental or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts
• 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
• An extra day’s leave for your birthday
• All new starters, we'll plant a tree in your honour. We currently have trees planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Madagascar
• Sustainability-focused – We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact through low carbon operations, renewable energy, and recycled materials
• Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties. As well as football and netball teams, and other ad hoc events
• Monthly pizza Friday
• Enjoy free fruit, snacks, hot drinks, and cold beverages
• Employee referrals bonus scheme
• Access to our Learning & Development platform, offering a wide range of online courses, certifications, and professional development tools to support your career growth and skill enhancement
• High-quality office environment
• Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station

We are an equal opportunities employer.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Please attach a portfolio or some examples of your work with your application. We look forward to hearing from you!