Senior Technical Designer

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

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire (LE10)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £37,000 - £47,000

About the Company

Join a well-established shopfitting and bespoke joinery manufacturer with over 60 years' experience delivering high-quality interior fit-out and furniture solutions across the UK.

The business specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke furniture and joinery, working across sectors including retail, museums, leisure and commercial interiors.

The Role

This is a technical, manufacturing-focused design role, working within a dedicated design team using SolidWorks 3D to develop detailed, production-ready designs.

You will be responsible for taking concepts and client briefs and turning them into fully resolved technical drawings and models, with a strong focus on buildability, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Working closely with production, procurement and project teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring designs are practical, accurate, and efficiently delivered.

Key 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

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Strong experience using SolidWorks in a manufacturing environment
• Proven background in furniture, joinery, shopfitting or bespoke interiors
• Excellent understanding of joinery construction methods and materials
• Experience producing detailed technical drawings for manufacture
• Ability to create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Highly Desirable:

• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics NAV)
• Exposure to procurement and supplier coordination
• Degree in Furniture Design, Product Design or similar

Projects

You’ll work across a wide range of bespoke, high-quality projects including:

• Retail environments
• Museum & heritage installations
• Leisure & experience spaces
• Luxury and premium interiors
• Commercial environments

What's on Offer

• £37,000 - £47,000 salary (DOE)
• 33 days holiday
• Long-term career development in a growing business
• Ongoing training and skills development
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality projects
• Stable, supportive team with excellent staff retention

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity for a technically strong designer who enjoys seeing their work move from concept through to manufacture and installation.

You’ll be working in a business where design is closely integrated with production, giving you real ownership and visibility of your work.