Shopfitting Product Designer

SolidWorks Product Designer (Sheet Metal \& Shopfitting)

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent (Talke Pits, ST7 1XW)

Position Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to:

Product Manager

⚠️ DO NOT APPLY UNLESS:

• You are a

proven expert in SolidWorks Sheet Metal

(this is non-negotiable).

• You can work

onsite

at our Stoke-on-Trent factory daily.

• You have experience in

Shopfitting

OR in

designing for advanced manufacturing

(Laser/Punch/Pressbrake environments).

What You’ll Do

Your mission is to bridge the gap between client concepts and our factory floor.

• Precision Engineering:

Develop functional sheet metal products using CAEM-specific K-factors and bend deductions.

• "Source of Truth" Modeling:

Create 100% complete SolidWorks models—if it’s in the physical product (screws, rivets, brackets), it must be in the assembly.

• Factory Data:

Generate all production data including Pack \& Go files, cleaned DXFs for our lasers, and Bending Diagrams.

• Prototyping:

Work directly with the shop floor to assemble samples, solve "quirks," and refine designs for mass production.

Who You Are

• A Technical Engineer:

You don't just draw 3D shapes; you understand how metal behaves when bent and punched.

• Manufacturing Intelligent:

You have a track record in CNC-driven environments and understand machine limits.

• Versatile:

Comfortable integrating timber, glass, and acrylic into metal-core designs.

• Process-Driven:

You prioritize engineering accuracy over speed.

Who is CAEM?

• CAEM is a global leader in retail display solutions and shopfitting. Our UK facility is a fast-paced manufacturing hub where designs move from screen to steel in hours. We are a team that stays

CAEM

: Committed, Amicable, Expert, and Motivated.