CAD Designer / Estimator (SolidWorks) - Seating and Upholstery Manufacturer - Thame£32,500 to £40,000 depending on experience | Permanent, full time | 37.5 hours a week, between 8am and 5:30pmThame, Oxfordshire, OX9 - commutable from Oxford, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Bicester, Princes Risborough and Wallingford
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An exciting opportunity for a CAD designer, CAD operator or furniture designer with strong SolidWorks skills to join an established manufacturer of commercial seating and upholstery in Thame. The business designs and manufactures seating ranges for every kind of non-domestic environment, and soft seating and upholstery now make up most of its work.
This is a newly created role supporting the Design Director. You will turn customer briefs into bespoke seating designs in SolidWorks, programme the CNC, prepare cutting patterns, specifications and quotes, and see projects through with customers. It suits a practical, curious CAD designer who enjoys variety and is happy to get stuck in wherever needed.
The role:
- Using SolidWorks and related CAD software to produce bespoke furniture and seating designs to customer briefs- CNC programming using Alphacam for the wood CNC machine (training given)- Producing fabric patterns in Accumark for the Gerber cutter- Preparing cutting specifications for foams- Sourcing fixtures and fittings for furniture assembly- Space planning and 3D renders- Estimating and preparing quotes- Site visits and templating- Liaising with customers to gather project details and monitor progress
What we are looking for:
- A competent SolidWorks user, at least for woodwork or furniture design (essential)- Reasonable Excel skills (essential)- A seating, upholstery or furniture manufacturing background is strongly preferred- Alphacam experience is useful, but training can be given- Chief Architect, Photoshop or the Adobe design suite would be a bonus- A practical, hands-on problem solver who enjoys variety and works well in a small team- A clean driving licence
What is on offer:
- £32,500 to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications- 37.5 hours a week, between 8am and 5:30pm, with a one-hour lunch break- A newly created role working directly with the Design Director- Training on Alphacam and the company's design and cutting software- Varied work across CAD design, CNC programming, estimating and customer projects- A permanent role with an established seating manufacturer
If you are a CAD designer, CAD operator, SolidWorks designer or furniture designer looking for a varied, hands-on role in furniture manufacturing, apply now with your CV, or call Carlos at The Talent Branch on for a confidential chat.
CAD Designer in Thame employer: THE TALENT BRANCH
Join a leading furniture restoration brand that values its employees and offers a supportive work culture. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and excellent training and development opportunities, this role as an Upholsterer provides not just a job, but a pathway to growth and success. Enjoy unique benefits like a company vehicle, free fuel, and performance bonuses while being part of a dynamic team during an exciting period of expansion across the UK, Scotland, and Ireland.
