Alexander Martin

Product Design and Development Engineer

United Kingdom

About

A Chartered Product design engineer with over 13years experience in research, design and development of consumer products for global markets. A versatile, diligent and confident individual that likes to use his initiative. A track record of projects that demonstrates the ability to problem solve with commercial awareness, design for manufacture and the dedication to deliver environmentally conscious, great looking products that would satisfy a 12 year warranty in an efficient yet innovative manner.

Experience

  • MillerKnoll (Full-time · 5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Engineer
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      Launching New Product Developments working with cross functional teams. Projects based regionally and Globally. Lead Engineer Project Manager

    • Senior Development Engineer
      Jun 2021 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      New product development for Millerknoll Workplace category team. Supporting brands Herman Miller and Knoll. Lead of engineering activities for design development and launch of New products and product VAVE Working on global projects across teams in the US, Europe and Asia

  • Herman Miller (8 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Development Engineer
      Jun 2018 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Product Development Engineer
      Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Working within a skilled cross functional project team to launch new product and product enhancements for a premium brand in home and office furnishing. Provides expertise in New Product Development (NPD), delivering concept generation, DfM and well engineered solutions validated through FMEA, FEA simulation, rapid/traditional prototyping, production trials and performance test plans. Ensures compliance needs are met, passing international ergonomic and safety standards. Approval of Supplier Tool GA design and commission of manufacture. Supports Quality through production and post launch issues. Database management Collaboration with external design agencies, and international suppliers across Europe and Asia. Leads international engineering support teams.

    • R&D Graduate
      Oct 2012 - Sep 2014 · 2 yrs

      Gaining design experience through wide ranging projects in various manufacturing techniques, small and large injection moulded polymer parts; high pressure die cast aluminium and zinc components; compression moulded rubber, tube bending and sheet metal fabrication; wood, MDF, MFC; extrusion profile design; rapid/traditional prototyping and testing.