Job Description
CAD Designer - Stoke-on-Trent - £33,000 to £45,000 DOE
Permanent | Full-Time | On-site | Open to Graduates & Time-Served Designers
* Are you a creative and detail-driven CAD Designer looking to take the next step in your career?
* Do you enjoy bringing ideas to life and seeing your designs go from screen to shop floor?
* Whether you're a recent graduate ready to prove your potential, or a seasoned professional looking for a hands-on, fulfilling role - we want to hear from you!
What's the Opportunity?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturing business based in Stoke-on-Trent, designing high-quality, bespoke products for a specialised industry.
You'll be responsible for creating custom and standard furniture designs, translating concepts into practical CAD drawings, and generating CNC programs to support production. Working closely with the wider manufacturing and technical teams, you'll help deliver innovative, tailored solutions that reflect evolving customer needs.
What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):
* Create 2D/3D CAD designs for bespoke and standard products
* Translate CAD drawings into CNC programs
* Support production by providing clear specifications and accurate BOMs
* Liaise with sales, marketing, and technical teams to ensure customer requirements are met
* Convert legacy 2D drawings into SolidWorks
* Review and refine current product designs to improve efficiency and quality
* Contribute to a wide range of design projects - from standard builds to fully customised pieces
* Stay open to learning and development - new tools, materials, and ideas welcome!
What You'll Need (Skills & Experience):
* A qualification in Design, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (degree or equivalent)
* Experience with SolidWorks and CAM/CNC programming (furniture experience a plus!)
* A hands-on, can-do attitude with good problem-solving skills
* Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
* Comfortable communicating with technical and non-technical teams
* Knowledge of electrical interfaces or ISO standards (desirable but not essential)
* A team player who enjoys contributing ideas and seeing projects through to completion
Why Apply?
* Competitive salary: £33,000 - £45,000 DOE
* Long-term, secure role in a specialist industry
* Supportive environment that values both new ideas and tried-and-true experience
* Variety of projects - from everyday essentials to truly bespoke pieces
* Chance to see your designs come to life in a real production environment
* On-site 3D printing and CNC machining facilities
This is a perm role, You must be based within commutable distance of Stoke-on-Trent, as this role is fully on-site.
Interested?
Apply with your CV today or call 01332955155 and ask for adriana
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