Lead Furniture Designer SolidWorks
Solid Talent ·
Lead Furniture Designer - SolidWorks Permanent Full-Time Salary 40000 to 45000 DOE Location Office based in Chichester West Sussex Join a premier manufacturing distributor specialising in bespoke commercial and educational furniture solutions.
Known for their close-knit lively team and high-quality precision work they are currently investing heavily in SolidWorks to elevate their design and manufacturing capabilities. This is a hands-on senior position central to our clients transition from AutoCAD (Autodesk) to SolidWorks.
To accelerate the transition you will work alongside the existing designers. You will produce immediate manufacturing drawings for custom furniture while simultaneously configuring the SolidWorks system for the wider business and mentoring a team of four AutoCAD designers through this transition.
Responsibilities but are not limited to Produce accurate SolidWorks manufacturing drawings and specifications for bespoke furniture commissions under tight deadlines Set up and configure the SolidWorks environment including templates part libraries drawing standards and best-practice workflows Work closely with the existing SolidWorks designer to drive current projects forward and reduce the backlog Train mentor and upskill four AutoCAD designers to bring the entire team up to speed on SolidWorks Partner with Sales and Production teams to troubleshoot develop new furniture designs and support project implementation Take ownership of updating and managing drawings and documents as the team matures in the new system Experiences required Proven professional SolidWorks SWOOD (desirable) experience specifically within a furniture joinery cabinetry or timber/woodwork manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience configuring or setting up SolidWorks for a production workflow Strong understanding of bespoke made-to-order furniture manufacturing processes Prior experience guiding supporting or mentoring a team Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings Ability to work well independently and as part of a close team Package Flexible Hours Monday to Friday 28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank Company Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Required
Skills
SolidWorks Design Engineer CAD Mechanical Furniture Joinery SWOOD Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 45000 - 45000