Our client, a highly professional and well-established manufacturing company, is seeking a CAD Designer with strong 2D OR 3D experience to join their engineering team.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for designing bespoke product solutions for manufacture, working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal production teams.
The Role
*
Design custom product solutions using AutoCAD (2D) and 3D CAD software
*
Produce accurate technical drawings and works orders for production and external suppliers
*
Create 3D visuals to support customer proposals and new product development
*
Liaise directly with customers and suppliers to understand requirements and develop design solutions
*
Support incoming customer enquiries and assist with quotations
*
Occasionally visit customer sites to assess requirements
*
Maintain accurate records and deliver a high level of customer service
*
Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve design queries and ensure quality standards
*
Support continuous improvement and product development initiatives
*
Adhere to all health, safety, and ISO9001 quality procedures
About You
*
Methodical and logical with strong technical and problem-solving skills
*
Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
*
Reliable, adaptable, and happy to take ownership
*
A strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude
*
Keen to learn, develop, and take on responsibility
Skills & Experience
*
Strong knowledge of 3D CAD and working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D
*
Understanding of design and engineering principles
*
Ability to work to deadlines
*
Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment preferred (but not essential)
*
Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, email)
*
Able to produce professional quotations, proposals, and written communication