CAD Engineer

CAD Designer£30,000 - £40,000 DOEPermanent - Kent

Are you a detail-driven CAD Designer looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment?

We're working with a long-established business producing high-quality engineered products for a range of commercial and industrial applications. As part of their continued growth, they're looking for a technically capable designer to join their close-knit design team.

This is a great opportunity to work across varied projects, developing bespoke solutions and supporting the full design-to-production process within a company that truly values innovation and collaboration.

The role:

• Produce and amend accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings for manufacturing purposes
• Support sales and production teams with technical drawings and specifications
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure designs are practical, efficient and cost-effective
• Maintain and develop CAD standards, templates and libraries
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, technical standards and safety requirements
• Contribute to design improvements and process development initiatives

The person:

• Skilled user of SolidWorks (essential)
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing or construction drawings
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, tolerances and materials
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across departments
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude

Desirable:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Product Design or similar
• Previous experience in an industrial, manufacturing or engineering setting
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards

The package:

• £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
  • £30-33k: developing designers with training and mentoring
  • £35-40k: experienced designers managing projects independently
• Clear career path to Senior CAD Designer or Technical Project Lead
• Supportive working environment with professional development opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, take ownership of your work and play an active part in continuous improvement, this could be the perfect opportunity.

This role is being managed by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.