Cad Designer

CAD Designer

Location: Bury

Salary: £38,000

Full-Time | Permanent

Join Our Team

We are looking for a talented and detail-focused CAD Designer to join our growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and development of products, supporting both production and sales functions while working on a variety of projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you have strong 2D and 3D CAD design experience and enjoy seeing your designs move from concept through to production, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a CAD Designer, you will be responsible for producing accurate technical drawings, managing engineering change requests, supporting manufacturing processes, and ensuring all design documentation is maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings.
• Provide technical support to production and sales teams on a day-to-day basis.
• Generate part numbers, Bills of Materials (BoMs), assembly instructions, and production visual aids.
• Implement engineering changes and supplier/customer change requests.
• Liaise with third-party manufacturers, issuing DXF, STEP files, and technical drawings.
• Support budget and cost control activities across projects.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the design and production process.
• Ensure compliance with bodybuilding guidelines and operational requirements.
• Manage the approval process for new product samples and product revisions.
• Maintain company ISO standards and quality documentation.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure project success.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or SolidWorks.
• Experience producing engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong understanding of Bills of Materials and assembly documentation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience using Trailwin.
• Previous experience within the vehicle bodybuilding industry.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality management systems.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative engineering team.
• Work on exciting projects from concept through to production.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply Now

If you're a motivated CAD Designer looking for your next challenge and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.