Junior CAD Product Designer: Hands-on Furniture Prototyping

Martek; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Martek is seeking a Junior CAD / Product Designer to join our design-led manufacturing team in New Addington, South Croydon. The role involves taking projects from initial ideas through to manufacture, including concept development, prototyping and producing accurate manufacturing drawings.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Furniture Design, Product Design, Design Engineering or CAD, with experience in AutoCAD, 3D CAD and 3D printing.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Furniture Design, Product Design, Design Engineering, CAD or a related subject.
• Experience using AutoCAD and 3D CAD software.
• Some experience of 3D printing, whether through university, personal projects or employment.
• Ability to communicate ideas through drawings, models and prototypes.
• Practical approach and interest in how products are developed, manufactured and installed.

Responsibilities

• Producing 2D and 3D CAD models, production drawings and assembly details
• Developing designs into practical, manufacturable solutions
• Creating prototypes and components using 3D printing
• Preparing and optimising CAD files for additive manufacturing
• Supporting CNC, CAD/CAM and other manufacturing processes
• Testing prototypes and refining designs in response to results; liaising with project managers, suppliers and production teams
• Assisting with site surveys, installation planning and on-site requirements
• Helping to resolve design and manufacturing challenges throughout a project
• Assisting with sample submittals and managing out sample library

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Degree in Furniture Design, Product Design, Design Engineering or CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD

3D printing

Job description

Martek is seeking a Junior CAD / Product Designer to join our design-led manufacturing team in New Addington, South Croydon. The role involves taking projects from initial ideas through to manufacture, including concept development, prototyping and producing accurate manufacturing drawings.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Furniture Design, Product Design, Design Engineering or CAD, with experience in AutoCAD, 3D CAD and 3D printing.