CAD Engineer Joinery

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions

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)

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