Product Sustain Engineer
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Job Summary
Why join us
Because NaughtOne dont make furniture for your home you probably dont know us. But LinkedIn Google and Adobe do because they all have our designs in their workplaces.
The NaughtOne team are just as unique as the furniture we create and if you come to work with us youll be joining a global business with a Yorkshire spirit. We have colleagues all over the world because the world is our customer but our personality reflects our home: down-to-earth friendly and honest.
Weve received numerous accolades including The Queens Award for Enterprise for International Trade and that makes us proud. Weve always cared deeply about sustainability and were always looking for ways to do more and have a stronger impact. We dont do it because its good for business we do it because its the right thing.
If any of that makes you curious good because curious people thrive at NaughtOne. Perhaps youll be thriving at NaughtOne soon.
Product Sustain Engineer
Purpose
TheProduct SustainEngineeris responsible forthe technical ownership performancelifecycleand continuous improvement ofNaughtOneslive product portfolio. The role acts as a key engineering interface between the wider business and the NPD team ensuring that existing products meet requirements for quality manufacturability cost sustainability and compliance while protecting NPD resources to focus on new product development.
This is a hands-on problem-solving role focused on production support quality improvement value engineering localisation and sustainability initiatives across UK and overseas manufacturing partners.
Responsibilities / Key Deliverables
- Provide engineering support for live products acting as the first line of defence for technical queries from production supply chain quality and commercial teams
- Lead andfacilitatequality improvement initiatives including root cause analysis corrective and preventive actions and implementation of product enhancements
- Support custom engineering team with requests for existing products including design customisation technical feasibility and cost estimation
- Support overseas manufacturing partners ensuring product consistency quality standards and manufacturability are maintained
- Identifyand deliver value engineering initiatives to improve margins reduce cost and simplify manufacture without compromising design intent
- Drive continuous improvement of materials components and processes across the live product range
- Support and deliver sustainability initiatives aligned withNaughtOnes2030 sustainability goals including material optimisation and process improvements
- Maintainaccuratetechnical documentation CAD data and configuration control for existing products
- Design develop andmaintainproduction support solutions including jigs fixtures and tooling
Core Competencies
- Degree HNC or completed apprenticeship in a relevantdesignengineeringor manufacturing discipline
- Minimum5years industry experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Experience within the furniture industry isadvantageous
- Strong attention to detail with a structured analytical approach to problem-solving
- Proven ability to work independently use initiative and deliver against cost quality and time targets
- Good demonstrable understanding of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to furniture production
- Proficiencyin AutoCAD Inventor VaultAdobe Suite Microsoft Office(essential). Experience working within ERPs also essential.
- Strong communicationskills with the ability to clearly convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Dimension of role
Reporting to the Director of Design & Engineering and part of a team of 8 the role holder will be based from the NaughtOne head office in Harrogate with occasional travel to UK and overseas manufacturing partners as required. Key interfaces will include Custom Engineering Production New Product Development (NPD) Supply Chain Quality and Commercial teams as well as external manufacturing partners.
Who We Hire
At NaughtOne we believe in keeping things simple. So simply put we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities we are committed to equal opportunity employment. We honour and celebrate peoples individuality diversity and this inclusive environment we thrive together creating endless opportunities for us all to shine. Here you can bring your whole self to work.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at .
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About Company
New Perspectives on Scandinavian Design. Muuto is rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition characterized by enduring aesthetics, functionality, craftsmanship and an honest expression.
