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Company: Established manufacturing/ joinery company
Job Title: Prototype/ CAD Engineer
Salary: £35-45k + excellent bonus
Location: Brownhills
We are seeking an experienced Prototype/ CAD Engineer for a our client, a bespoke joinery/ manufacturing company based in the Walsall area.
Role:
- The overall expectation of the role is producing drawings to the appropriate level of detailing (including specialist materials) for joinery construction.
- You will interact and work collaboratively with clients, architects, interior designers and design professionals as well as the joinery production line.
- You will take the lead role in controlling drawings from concept through to construction, ensuring they are consistent, accurate, signed off and to budget.
- Be able to assess costs / identify cost savings etc.
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of joinery manufacturing and CAD or Solidworks design experience.
- Excellent communicator who can build relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers
- A basic understanding of woods. veneers, finishes for wood such as stains and lacquers
- An understanding of steel, mild steel, stainless steel, box sections, folding and CNC lasering of steel
- A basic understanding of components such as fixings types, machine screws, nuts bolts, hinges
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong aesthetic and technical design skills and awareness.
- Other experience including high end shop fitting / bedroom furniture / joinery shops will also be considered.
