Prototype/ CAD Engineer

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.