CAD Engineer / Draughtsperson

Job Title: Draughtsperson / CAD Engineer (Setter Out)
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 and/or metalwork

• 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)