2D CAD Designer
Our client, a successful manufacturing business close to Norwich, are currently seeking a 2D CAD Designer to join their team.
This is a full-time role, based in Norwich, working 9:00am – 6:00pm Mon – Fri.
Due to seasonal variations these hours can be variable
Benefits:
1. Holiday: 32 days per annum, including 8 days for public holidays
2. Opportunity to work on unique, challenging projects with creative freedom in a modern facility
3. Support for professional development
4. Collaborative, innovative work environment
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
5. Understands the principles of design and engineering.
6. Must have a good knowledge of AutoCAD 2D
7. Able to spend one or two nights away per month if required
8. Working knowledge of Microsoft packages – particularly Excel, Word, Internet and email. Additional Computer-based knowledge would be an advantage
Key Responsibilities:
9. Produce custom product design solutions for quotation support and product manufacture using 2D Autocad in accordance with agreed design principles and procedures.
10. Produce `works orders’ to communicate design and component specification to production functions and external suppliers
11. Product design and `works orders’ must be undertaken in accordance with agreed design principles and procedures defined in company manual
12. Support and contribute to a team effort for continuous product improvement and enhancement
13. To carry out direct sales activities from incoming customer enquiries
14. To liaise directly with customers and suppliers to establish requirements, develop design solutions and specifications including occasional off-site visits to assess requirements at first hand.
15. To raise, communicate and negotiate product quotations through use of software packages in line with procedures outlined in the company handbook and approval of senior staff.
16. To maintain customer and supplier enquiry records and ensure an excellent level of customer service is offered at all times
17. Liaise closely with production functions to resolve design queries and ensure finished products meet specified standards of design and quality
18. To adhere to, and assist in the continuous improvement of, Quality procedures and policies outlined in our ISO9001 Quality Manual and Certification criteria