CAD / CAM Engineer / SWOOD Design Engineer (AWDO-P15408) in Corby)

AWD online; Corby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Pension

Private health insurance

On-site parking

Birthday early finish

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a CAD/CAM Engineer / SWOOD Design Engineer to own the design-to-manufacture workflow for bespoke joinery, cabinetry, panelling and doorset components.

You will create accurate models, nests, reports and CNC programmes, collaborating with production teams to ensure information is buildable and machine-ready, with strong emphasis on quality and traceability.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in engineering, product design or wood technology, or proven equivalent experience.
• Experience using SWOOD Design and SWOOD CAM in a production environment, with SolidWorks familiarity.
• Experience in joinery, cabinetry, shopfitting or similar panel-based manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create bespoke joinery, cabinetry and panel-based models from drawings and site surveys.
• Generate accurate nests, reports and CNC programmes for machine readiness.
• Maintain libraries, templates and machining strategies for efficiency and traceability.

Skills

SWOOD Design

SWOOD CAM

SolidWorks

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent

Tools

SWOOD Nesting

SWOOD Report

HOMAG equipment

BIESSE equipment

Post-processors

Job description

CAD / CAM Engineer / SWOOD Design Engineer

Join a technical design team turning approved contract information into machine-ready joinery and cabinetry. This opportunity suits someone with production experience in SWOOD Design and SWOOD CAM plus strong knowledge of panel-based manufacturing and CNC processes.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: CAD Design Engineer, CAD Designer, CNC Programmer, CAD/CAM Programmer, Design Engineer, CAD Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, Technical Design Engineer

SALARY: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

An excellent opportunity is available for a CAD / CAM Engineer / SWOOD Design Engineer to own the design-to-manufacture workflow for bespoke joinery, cabinetry, panelling and doorset components.

The CAD / CAM Engineer / SWOOD Design Engineer will create accurate models, nests, reports and proven CNC programmes, working with technical, contracts and production colleagues so information is buildable and machine-ready.

Quality and traceability are central to the CAD / CAM Engineer / SWOOD Design Engineer position, with responsibility for controlled data, manufacturing efficiency, fire-test scope where applicable and continuous improvement across libraries, templates and machining strategies.

DUTIES

Your duties as the CAD/CAM Engineer / SWOOD Design Engineer include:

• SWOOD Design and Modelling: Create bespoke joinery, cabinetry and panel-based models from architect drawings, interior design information and site surveys, including parametric cabinets, finishes, hardware, service cut-outs, scribes and fitting tolerances
• Libraries and Standards: Build and maintain SWOOD materials, hardware, connections, machining features, Box templates, naming conventions, part numbering and controlled file structures aligned with approved suppliers and stock
• CAM and CNC Programming: Generate routing, drilling, grooving, pocketing and profiling programmes in SWOOD CAM; maintain machine, tooling, aggregate, table and post-processor settings for HOMAG, BIESSE and other CNC equipment
• Simulation and Programme Proving: Run simulations and collision checks, prove first-off programmes with production colleagues and correct issues at source in models, libraries or machining strategies
• Nesting, Lists and Labels: Produce optimised nests, cutting and edgebanding lists, hardware schedules, bills of materials, labels and reports, including FSC-certified material information where required
• Drawings and Production Release: Produce elevations, plans, sections and exploded views, update models from approved comments and release controlled drawing packs, nests, programmes and labels to production deadlines
• Compliance and Certification: Check applicable fire-rated components against test evidence or assessment scope, maintain traceability for BM TRADA Q-Mark audits and apply ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and FSC controls where relevant
• Production Support and Improvement: Resolve technical queries across manufacturing teams, maintain effective links with technical and contracts colleagues, improve templates and processes, and support SWOOD software maintenance

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in engineering, product design or wood technology, or proven equivalent experience
• Previous experience using SWOOD Design and SWOOD CAM in a production environment, with working knowledge of SolidWorks parts, assemblies and drawings
• Experience in joinery, cabinetry, shopfitting, furniture or a similar panel-processing manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of carcass construction, panel products, veneers, edgebanding and hardware
• Understanding of CNC machining centres, tooling and post-processors
• Ability to read architect drawings, joinery schedules and works orders accurately
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and good computer skills including Word and Excel
• Ability to work safely, follow company procedures and maintain confidentiality and integrity

DESIRABLE

• Experience with SWOOD Nesting and SWOOD Report
• Experience with HOMAG, BIESSE or similar CNC equipment
• Knowledge of fire door construction and test evidence

BENEFITS

• 29 days holiday
• Pension
• Private health insurance
• Early finish by 2 hours on your birthday
• Attendance bonus scheme
• On-site parking
• Plush office environment
• Opportunity to lead a team on high-profile UK building projects
• Growing, certified manufacturer with investment in its people

JOB REF: AWDO-P15408