CAD​/CAM Engineer​/SWOOD Design Engineer; AWDO-P15408

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

LOCATION:

Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands

JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent

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.

• 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 edge banding 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

• Previous experience using SWOOD Design and SWOOD CAM in a production environment, with working knowledge of Solid Works parts, assemblies and drawings
• Experience in joinery, cabinetry, shopfitting, furniture or a similar panel-processing manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of carcass construction, panel products, veneers, edge banding 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…