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CAD Designer
Responsibilities & Duties
- Translate customer requirements for staircases, handrails, barriers, balustrades, ladders, and walkways into practical, manufacturable design solutions using modular systems
- Produce 3D models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and installation layouts
- Design and develop structurally sound solutions based on modular design systems
- Support projects from initial concept through to manufacturing and delivery
- Generate clear installation instructions and technical documentation
Main Responsibilities and Activities
- Create high-quality 2D and 3D CAD models and engineering drawings aligned with project timelines
- Apply engineering judgement and problem-solving skills to generate efficient and buildable layouts
- Integrate structural considerations into all designs, ensuring durability and compliance with relevant standards
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Project Teams to ensure design accuracy and feasibility
- Manage drawing workflows and priorities to meet deadlines
- Ensure all technical documentation is accurate, controlled, and up-to-date
- Liaise with suppliers regarding technical specifications, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) across design systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and optimisation of design processes
- Participate in departmental continual improvement projects
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Key Attributes
- Strong self-motivation and proactive mindset, with the ability to manage your own workload
- Experience in 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred or similar)
- Experience in 2D drafting (AutoCAD or equivalent)
- Experience producing and interpreting a wide range of technical drawings and specifications
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and materials
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with clients
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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Personal Skills
- A proactive, self-driven individual who takes ownership of tasks and drives them to completion
- Creative thinker with a passion for engineering innovation and problem-solving
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Adaptable and responsive to change
- Practical mindset with a hands-on approach to design challenges
- A clear desire to learn, improve, and develop professionally
Our Company Values
- Positive and can-do attitude
- Eager to work as a team
- Willingness to learn and improve
- Integrity
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Skills
3D CAD Modeling
2D Drafting
Autodesk Inventor
AutoCAD
Technical Drawing
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Structural Design
Manufacturing Processes
Problem Solving
Technical Documentation
Project Management
Collaboration