R&D Prototyping Technician

MillerKnoll, Inc.; Melksham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturing company is seeking an R&D Workshop Technician in Melksham, UK. The role involves supporting new product development from concept to implementation, prototyping parts, and working with manufacturing jigs. Candidates should ideally possess hands-on workshop experience, good communication skills, and competence in workshop equipment usage. The company values equal opportunity and inclusivity, offering a supportive, diverse workplace. Training will be provided for equipment use.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employment

Safety training

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Ideally 2 – 4 years experience in hands-on workshop.
• Competent in the use of workshop equipment.
• Ability to manipulate CAD data for manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Support new development projects from conception to implementation.
• Help with the development and design building of manufacturing jigs.
• Commissioning samples or prototypes associated with assigned projects.

Skills

Good communication skills

Self-starter

Basic 3D CAD skills

Sheet metal fabrication skills

Education

Degree in model making or machinist qualification

Tools

CNC Mill

CNC Lathe

Press brake

Sheet metal guillotine

Job description

A leading furniture manufacturing company is seeking an R&D Workshop Technician in Melksham, UK. The role involves supporting new product development from concept to implementation, prototyping parts, and working with manufacturing jigs. Candidates should ideally possess hands-on workshop experience, good communication skills, and competence in workshop equipment usage. The company values equal opportunity and inclusivity, offering a supportive, diverse workplace. Training will be provided for equipment use.