Company Description
MattressTek is an award-winning company that specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality machinery for the mattress manufacturing and foam processing industries. Not only does MattressTek support a wide range of mattress manufacturers in the UK, but it also exports its products worldwide. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence in machinery design.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior CAD Machine Designer (Solidworks) located in Rossendale. The ideal candidate will work closely with the fabrication, machining, electrical and assembly departments to provide advice, guidance and assist problem-solving as required and be responsible for creating detailed technical drawings and construction designs using Solidworks, developing CAD models, and collaborating with the design engineering team. The role involves ensuring that all design specifications meet the required standards and contributing to the development of advanced machinery solutions.
There will also be responsible for tutoring and mentoring junior CAD technicians, assuring their work by supervising them in order to:
* Ensure that the drawing library is maintained by managing updates, revisions and corrections and verifying their implementation.
* Ensure that machine Bill Of Materials for the expanding MattressTek product catalogue is maintained accurately.
* Ensure that engineering administrative work, such as creating manufacturing packs and build packs are produced for work orders.
In order to be able to achieve this, the successful applicant must be fully versed and experienced in the use of the Solidworks 3D drawing package. Examples of previous work will need to be presented during interview. Applicants will also be tested on their Solidworks competence during interview. Skill with configurations, assemblies and weldments will need to be demonstrated.
This role offers significant scope for personal development and advancement, overtime, site visits, and the successful applicant must have the ability to independently manage the CAD department for short periods of time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £17.00-£21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 39 per week
Qualifications
* Proficiency in Technical Drawing, Drawing, and Construction Drawings
* Expertise in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), specifically Solidworks
* Strong background in Design Engineering
* Excellent problem-solving and project management skills
* Experience in the machinery or manufacturing industry is a plus
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field
* Ability to work collaboratively and on-site in Rossendale