Project Engineer, CAD​/ AutoCAD​/ Mechanical Design

At ASSA ABLOY, what we do is about more than doors. We help create safer, more secure and accessible environments for people every day. Our Engineering and Manufacturing teams work together to develop and deliver high-quality door solutions for a wide range of UK and Ireland customer projects. As part of a new development within our business, we are recuiting for an experienced :

This is a new role within our Door Segment created to support the technical and engineering delivery of steel doors and specialist product projects, taking projects from post-order through customer approval to manufacture and ultimately completion. The successful applicant will interpret architectural drawings, specifications and technical requirements, translating these into accurate engineering information for production. Working closely with customers, contractors and our internal Production and Project Engineering teams, you will play an important role in ensuring projects are technically accurate, compliant and delivered successfully.

• Interpret architectural drawings, door schedules and technical specifications for steel and timber doors and other ASSA ABLOY products.
• Review project and tender information, identifying missing or unclear technical requirements and raising RFIs where necessary.
• Prepare comprehensive manufacturing packs, including approved drawings, BOMs, hardware schedules, production notes and CAD/CAM information.
• Support CNC programming by preparing and converting accurate CAD/CAM data, drawings and manufacturing information for CNC production.
• Work closely with Production to support CNC programming, resolve manufacturing queries and identify opportunities to improve machining efficiency and material utilisation.
• Communicate technical requirements or changes that could impact manufacture, delivery or installation, proactively highlighting potential risks.
• Support project timelines, technical milestones and customer approval processes.
• Liaise professionally with Main Contractors, Architects, Sub-Contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with project completion documentation, including As-Built drawings, certification, hardware information and O&M documentation.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing, doors, construction products, fabrication or a similar technical environment.
• Experience using CAD / CAM software, reading and interpreting engineering and architectural drawings as well as technical specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, ideally involving doors, sheet metal, steel fabrication or related products.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills , organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Knowledge of fire-rated products, security standards, Building Regulations and CE/UKCA requirements would also be beneficial.

Ideally, you will hold a Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Construction or another relevant technical discipline. We would also welcome candidates with strong relevant industry experience.

ASSA ABLOY Limited is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, a global leader in access solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing business in a unique role that combines project engineering, CAD/CAM, manufacturing and CNC production support.

We are an equal opportunities employer

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