CAD Technician / Design Engineer

CAD Technician/ Design Engineer

On behalf of our client on the outskirts of Cosham, we are looking to recruit an experienced CAD Technician/ Design Engineer. This is a permanent role in a growing engineering company that produces high precision, bespoke, low volume parts and is regularly investing into the business and their staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CAD/CAM software & design/drafting, technical support, and reverse engineering within component manufacturing. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in updating drawings, maintaining records, and supporting shop floor production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and update technical drawings and models using CAD software based on component samples and specifications.
• Utilise CAM software to prepare machine programs and set up production processes.
• Work with 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Conduct reverse engineering of components from samples to develop accurate technical drawings and documentation.
• Analyse component designs to identify areas for improvement or modification.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all drawings, specifications, and design changes in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and accessible for reference by team members.
• Provide technical assistance to shop floor technicians, facilitating the use of CAD/CAM tools and techniques.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving related to component production and design, and QA issues.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure designs are feasible and meet manufacturing capabilities.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss project progress, design challenges, and solutions.
• Stay informed about advancements in CAD/CAM technology and industry best practices to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at optimising production workflows.

Experience Required:

• Solid engineering background, preferably in a component manufacturing and machining environment.
• Proficiency in CAD and CAM software; all software backgrounds considered as software training can be given (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Mastercam).
• Experience in reverse engineering and component manufacturing processes would be an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Recognised formal production engineering qualification, industrial manufacturing design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

Salary and Benefits:

• Permanent Job
• Days based role - Flexible hours / Flexible start and finish times on offer (40-hour week)
• £43,000-45,000 per annum
• Progression and training opportunities
• 31 days holiday
• Pension Scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £43,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CADTECHDES