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