Role Overview
The Product & Systems Development Manager is responsible for driving innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across product design, manufacturing systems, and business processes within a kitchen and cabinet making environment. This role ensures that the organisation’s product ranges are competitive, technically robust, and manufacturable at scale, while also implementing systems and workflows that improve quality, speed, and operational performance.
This position combines technical product knowledge, CAD/engineering competencies, manufacturing process understanding, and strong project management skills.

Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Innovation

• Lead the end‑to‑end development of new kitchen, wardrobe, and cabinetry product ranges.
• Create and update technical drawings, product specifications, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify trends in materials, colours, hardware, and construction methods.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure feasibility and cost‑effectiveness.
• Oversee prototype development, testing, and validation before launch.

• Develop, maintain, and optimise CAD/CAM systems, manufacturing workflows, and production documentation.
• Drive improvements in ERP/MRP integration (e.g., product data, BOM structures, routing setup).
• Standardise product configuration rules and cabinet libraries for efficient production.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies across design-to-manufacture processes.
• Support digital transformation initiatives, automation integration, and system upgrades.

• Ensure product designs comply with industry standards, safety requirements, and certification guidelines.
• Implement quality control measures throughout the product lifecycle.
• Liaise with suppliers to evaluate materials, hardware systems, and technical performance.

• Lead cross‑functional project teams from concept to launch.
• Develop project timelines, scope, budgets, and deliverables.
• Report progress to senior leadership and escalate risks where necessary.
• Coordinate change management for design updates, product revisions, and technical documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in product development within the kitchen, furniture, joinery, or cabinet manufacturing industry.
• Strong proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Cabinet Vision, SolidWorks, Inventor, TopSolid).
• Demonstrated experience optimising manufacturing systems and processes.
• Strong understanding of cabinetry construction methods, materials, hardware, and production techniques.
• Excellent project management skills with experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering documents, and production data.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience working with CNC machinery and CAM programming workflows.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Previous experience integrating systems with ERP/MRP platforms.
• Understanding of sustainability practices in materials and manufacturing

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