CAD Technician

Matchtech; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

CAD Technician
Competative
Location: Fareham

Requires full right to work in the UK

Main Function of the Job:
Responsible for producing detailed drawings and design packages for manufacturing, along with the incorporation of engineering changes to ensure products meet industry standards and requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work closely with project engineers to deliver "Right First Time" design packages from initial proposals and specifications, including:
  • Detailed manufacturing and installation drawings
  • Specification data sheets
  • Factory acceptance procedures
  • Installation and operation manuals
• Review and incorporate engineering change orders into existing designs
• Develop proposal drawings alongside sales and application engineers
• Perform basic design analysis (e.g., tolerance/interference checks, simple mechanical calculations like hoop stress)
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and planning teams to apply "Design for Manufacture" and "Value Engineering" principles
• Contribute to the development of the CAD system by standardizing and automating design processes, and managing document storage and retrieval systems

Tools/Equipment Used:

• AutoDesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection, including Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault
• Microsoft Office 365
• MS Windows
• TK Solver
• MCAD

Qualifications/Training Required:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Computer-Aided Engineering, or Design
• Minimum of 3 years' industrial experience, ideally in mechanical engineering, fabrication, or high-precision manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of CNC machining, close tolerance parts, and pressure-bearing components/systems is advantageous
• Strong interest in computer-aided design and manufacturing, with a focus on optimizing processes and staying up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work within agreed timelines
• Professional approach to all tasks, ensuring clear and effective communication with both internal and external teams
• Knowledge of BS8888 Drawing Standards and the ability to interpret technical specifications
• Team-oriented, highly motivated, and driven