Senior SolidWorks Design Engineer — Bespoke Joinery

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Career development

Training and skills development

Diverse, high-quality projects

Stable, supportive team

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Hinckley, Leicestershire is seeking a technically strong SolidWorks designer for a manufacturing-focused role. You will develop detailed, production-ready drawings and models from client briefs, emphasising buildability, materials and manufacturing processes.

Working with production, procurement and project teams, you’ll ensure feasible, accurate designs and efficient delivery across multiple high-quality furniture and joinery projects.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven background in furniture, joinery, shopfitting or bespoke interiors.
• Experience producing detailed technical drawings for manufacture.
• Ability to create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings in SolidWorks for bespoke furniture and joinery
• Develop manufacture-ready designs, including full construction detail and assembly solutions
• Produce and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Work closely with production teams to ensure designs are feasible and efficient to manufacture
• Interpret client briefs and concept designs into practical technical solutions
• Specify appropriate materials, finishes, and components
• Support procurement with supplier specifications and material selection
• Maintain drawing standards, revisions, and documentation
• Manage workload across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Skills

SolidWorks

Joinery

Furniture design

Manufacturing experience

Technical drawings

BOMs

ERP systems

Education

Degree in Furniture Design

Tools

ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)

Job description

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Hinckley, Leicestershire is seeking a technically strong SolidWorks designer for a manufacturing-focused role. You will develop detailed, production-ready drawings and models from client briefs, emphasising buildability, materials and manufacturing processes.

Working with production, procurement and project teams, you’ll ensure feasible, accurate designs and efficient delivery across multiple high-quality furniture and joinery projects.