R&D Engineer – CAD/CAM for Wood & Fabric Manufacturing

About the role

As a CAD/CAM & R&D Engineer at ABYAT, you will play a key role in transforming product designs into accurate, production‑ready solutions for our wood and fabric manufacturing operations. You will work closely with R&D and production teams to develop CAD models, prepare CNC programs, optimise material usage, support prototyping, and ensure a smooth design‑to‑production workflow.

Key responsibilities

• Develop 2D and 3D product designs, parametric models, and technical production drawings using AutoCAD, Rhino, and/or SolidWorks.
• Prepare CNC‑ready programs and toolpaths for wood and fabric production machinery, including multi‑axis CNC machines.
• Support the development, testing, and refinement of prototypes in collaboration with R&D and production teams.
• Optimise material utilisation through nesting techniques and machine simulation to minimise waste.
• Maintain standardised digital libraries, templates, parametric models, and cut‑file archives.
• Ensure proper documentation, revision control, and traceability of design changes.
• Support machine operators, troubleshoot digital‑to‑machine issues, and contribute to production efficiency improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience in CAD/CAM, CNC programming, toolpath generation, and CNC machining.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar CAD/CAM software.
• Experience with 3‑, 4‑, or 5‑axis CNC machinery is preferred.
• Knowledge of wood fabrication, machining, finishing, nesting, and material optimisation.
• Exposure to upholstery or fabric‑patterning processes is an advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• CAD/CAM or CNC‑related certifications are a plus.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Rhino
• SolidWorks
• CNC programming
• Toolpath generation
• 3‑axis CNC machines
• 4‑axis CNC machines
• 5‑axis CNC machines
• Nesting techniques
• Machine simulation