We are seeking a Design and Business Development Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with creative mechanical louvre window solutions, combining design, manufacturing, and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development:

- Assist in the finalisation of louvre designs
- Draw and sequence louvre components for machining using AutoCAD
- Prepare prototypes and associated drawings for approval
- Check shop drawings, panel layouts, glass sizes, and hardware compatibility
- Understand louvre mechanisms, including motors and BMS integration for fire and ventilation systems

Procurement & Production Planning:

- Prepare parts lists and cutting sheets
- Conduct material take-offs, optimisations, and track material usage
- Organise material procurement, fabrication, and delivery to site
- Order and manage factory consumables
- Plan factory production and logistics to meet project deadlines
- Operate and maintain CNC machinery
- Design and manufacture jigs for factory and site use

Project Coordination & Logistics:

- Check incoming purchase orders and prepare delivery dockets for site deliveries




- Liaise with project managers and site crews to coordinate deliveries
- Attend in-house project meetings, providing procurement and production updates
- Perform any other tasks necessary to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Testing & Quality Assurance:

- Support mock-up, testing, and documentation of results
- Conduct QA checks during production and upon delivery
- Assist with offshore production where applicable

Marketing & Business Development:

- Assist with marketing, pricing, and quotations for Facade Solutions louvres
- Support website development and ongoing maintenance

Requirements:

- Mechanical Engineering degree or trade qualifications
- Experience in facade or window manufacturing (preferred)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD(or similar CAD software)
- Strong technical understanding of mechanisms and mechanical fixings
- Ability to manage procurement, logistics, and production planning
- Experience with CNC machinery (preferred but not essential)
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

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📌 Design Engineer/BDM (Willoughby)
🏢 W3global
📍 Willoughby