CAD Engineer Joinery

Job Title: CAD Engineer (Setter Out/ Joinery)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000
Hours: Full-time, 44 hours per week
(Monday–Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm | Friday: 7:30am – 4:00pm)

Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist manufacturer based in Birmingham, with a long-standing reputation for delivering bespoke, high-quality installations. They work across a range of materials including hardwood joinery, architectural metalwork, and specialist metal fabrications such as bronze and stainless steel doors and frames. With a history spanning over a century, they pride themselves on craftsmanship and working with prestigious clients on unique projects.

About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled and collaborative team of Draughtspersons / Setter Outs. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to interpret architectural drawings and 3D visuals, producing accurate technical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Inventor.
You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle—from initial concept through to manufacturing—ensuring all approved drawings are prepared and issued to the shop floor for production.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret architectural drawings and 3D visuals

Produce detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings

Work closely with internal teams to ensure design feasibility

Prepare and release drawings for manufacturing

Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Essential Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Experience designing for manufacture

Knowledge of joinery 

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes

Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings

Desirable Skills

Experience using AutoCAD and/or Inventor

Previous hands-on experience in joinery

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks

Positive and proactive attitude

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Life insurance

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
(Please note: 7 days are to be taken over the Christmas & New Year period)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed