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)
About the Client
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)
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