Technical Manager

Hertfordshire - Salary TBC

We are seeking a Technical Manager for a leading supplier of visual merchandising and shop-fitting solutions based in Hertfordshire.

The technical department is responsible for drafting drawings and helping to collate information required to procure prices and manufacture equipment for shop fit and visual merchandising schemes. You will ideally have a technical background within the shopfitting industry with good knowledge of metal fabrication techniques and joinery manufacture. However relevant experience within furniture or exhibition design may be adequate. You will have experience of drafting drawings for components constructed from MDF, tubular steel and sheet steel. They will be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of both fixed and KD construction and fabrication techniques. An excellent working knowledge of SolidWorks CAD software is essential, key features being; Assemblies, BOM’s, component libraries, generating drawings, multi-body parts, sheet metal elements, and weldments.

Key responsibilities:

• To manage the ‘day to day’ running of the department, organise the workload with the team (Six staff members) and keep schedules up to date.
• Working from existing product samples, create comprehensive CAD Models
• Generate detailed component, sub-assemblies and general assembly drawings, when required
• Create simple renderings to accompany drawing packs
• Create assembly instructions to assist on site contractors
• The successful candidate will spend their time in a ‘split’ role function, overseeing the workload/distribution whilst working on allotted drawing tasks when required.
• Work closely with creative designers and account managers to ensure products are developed to best meet our client’s requirements.

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