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Junior Materials Research & Design Specialist
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Pineapple Furniture, Larkfield, Kent
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted today, 17 Jun
Job ref: 30fd3cfe44c5461c85665e1ca50be5aa
Full Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Junior Materials Research & Design Specialist Innovation Specialist and play a key role in shaping the future of product development through cutting-edge material and fabric solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, research new technologies, and drive innovation in sourcing, testing, and applying advanced materials. If you're passionate about materials-led design and ready to influence the next generation of products, we want to hear from you. Some of your key responsibilities
- Research new and technical materials for development projects
- Help advise the product development team on material choice.
- Research and discover new suppliers, manufacturers and processes.
- Manage materials-based projects, launching new products and designs.
- To conduct own testing and assist with onsite product and material testing
- Conduct research with external testing houses
- Present research and findings to managers
- Comparing material spec on Granta software.
- Maintain and develop our fabric and material library.
- Be passionate about material lead design.
- Assist the materials team with communications with supplier and sample orders.
- Attend shows and events., Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care.
A bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant field, such as Product Design and Manufacturing, Material Futures, Textile, Innovation, Colour and Materials Design, Circular Design and Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Design Engineering, Interior Design. - Excellent IT skills with competent use of Microsoft Office (mainly Outlook and Excel).
- Strong Excel and research presentation skills.
- Knowledge of furniture, interior design, furnishings etc would be desirable.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
- Some knowledge and experience of CAD and/or 3D printing, desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of materials and manufacturing across the furniture industry and the drive to execute several projects.
- Self-motivated, conscientious, and hard-working.
- Confident, pro-active, approachable, and happy to "turn your hand" to anything required.
- Happy to work to tight deadlines.
- Be a creative and innovative thinker.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You embody our company people values:
- Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals.
- Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals.
- Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes.
- Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others.
- Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach.
Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany and the USA.
What we offer you - We were proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024
- Competitive pay
- Pension scheme
- A Healthcare Cash Plan - You can claim for medical expenses, dentist or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts
- 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
- An extra day's leave for your birthday
- Workplace nursery scheme
- All new starters, we'll plant a tree in your honour. We currently have trees planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Madagascar
- Sustainability focused business
- Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties
- Monthly pizza Friday
- Fruit and snacks are provided daily
- Employee referrals bonus scheme
- Company volunteering day, 2024, we were at Port Lympne Safari Park picking leaves ready to be frozen for the animals through the winter
- High-quality office environment
- Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station
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