London, UK
Design engineer
at OMK
OMK is hiring a design engineer to join its team in London.
OMK Design and OMK 1965
Founded in 1965 by Rodney Kinsman RDI, OMK designed and manufactured much of the furniture sold through Terence Conran’s Habitat stores in the 60’s and 70’s. A key figure in the high-tech design movement, Kinsman’s products are regarded as icons of 20th century British design.
Today OMK are the market leaders in public area seating, working with the world’s leading architects, operations and specifiers their experienced design team have developed a focused range of furniture to enhance public spaces.
In addition to public areas Kinsman’s iconic designs are sold to the retail and contract markets under the brand OMK 1965.
Who we are looking for
An experienced design engineer to join our team at our head office in London’s west end, you will be required to assist in all areas of the design process. With a focus on detail you will lead the technical development of our product range.
You must have an excellent understanding of manufacturing techniques and materials with the ability to take products from concept to market.
Key responsibilities:
- develop production ready designs
- manage the supply chain, liaising with key manufacturers.
- manage the QC and process documentation
- manage product technical files, containing intellectual property
- manage product certification
- manage product creation based on realistic time plans ensuring key dates are met
Candidate overview:
- advanced understanding of Solidworks
- AutoCAD, Draftsight, Revit and KeyShot experience advantageous but not essential
- excellent knowledge of engineering and manufacturing principles
- have knowledge or experience of Adobe CS and MS Office
- have outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
- be able to manage time efficiently, work under pressure, multi task, manage conflicting projects and work to tight deadlines
- be able to problem solve and use their own initiative
- have good organisational and people skills
- fluent in English, other languages advantageous
We export our products globally; therefore national and international travel to exhibitions and project sites may be required.
The candidate should:
- hold a valid passport
- hold a valid driving license
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a challenging and varied role with excellent opportunities for development.