CAD Technician – Manufacturing
Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000-40,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

 

The Role

As a CAD Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the design and engineering teams by producing accurate technical drawings and models. You will be involved throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial concept through to manufacture.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings using industry-standard software

• Interpret engineering specifications and translate them into technical designs

• Work closely with design engineers, production teams, and project managers

• Amend and update existing drawings in line with project requirements

• Ensure all drawings comply with relevant standards and manufacturing processes

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the design function

 

Requirements

• Previous experience in a CAD Technician or similar role within a manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Good communication and organisational skills

 

For more information about this role please apply, or email Max Dorney on mdorney@pgrec.co.uk who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

For more information about this role please apply, or email Rhys Holdsworth on rholdsworth@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

ROLE – CAD Technician 

 

SALARY - £30,000-£40,000, dependent on experience

 

TYPE – Permanent

 

LOCATION – Manchester 

 

My client designs and manufactures bespoke electromagnetic devices. They are looking for a Technician to join their team in the Manchester area on a permanent basis.

 

The CAD Technician will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar CAD Technician position
• Experienced with machinery design, hydraulics, sheet metal and precision components
• Strong 3D CAD skills – ideally Inventor or SolidWorks
• Strong practical skills – hand calculations, verification, validation, FEA, testing, prototyping
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / ONC qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experienced designing products from concept to production
• Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
• Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
• Innovative, accurate and passionate about design
• Be technically minded with a head for problem solving
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

 

The CAD Technician role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Using Inventor software for design on a day-to-day basis
• Being responsible for research, hand calculations, FEA, testing and prototyping
• Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production
• Creating models/prototypes
• Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications
• Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
• Maintaining technical drawings and documentation
• Providing technical guidance and support
• Supporting product Testing, Verification & Validation
• Supporting more junior members of the team

 

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.

For more information about this role please apply, or email Callum Jarrett on cjarrett@pgrec.co.uk who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

For more information about this role please apply, or email Thomas Coombs on tcoombs@pgrec.co.uk who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

For more information about this role please apply, or email Brian Ali on bali@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

For more information about this role please apply, or email Max Dorney on mdorney@pgrec.co.uk who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

For more information about this role please apply, or email Max Dorney on mdorney@pgrec.co.uk who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

 

SALARY - £35,000-£45,000, dependent on experience

 

TYPE – Permanent

 

LOCATION – Oxfordshire 

 

My client designs and manufactures bespoke products for the Air Technology sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the Oxfordshire area on a permanent basis.

 

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
• Experienced with machinery design, hydraulics, sheet metal and precision components
• Strong 3D CAD skills – ideally Inventor 
• Strong practical skills – hand calculations, verification, validation, FEA, testing, prototyping
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / ONC qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experienced designing products from concept to production
• Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
• Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
• Innovative, accurate and passionate about design
• Be technically minded with a head for problem solving
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

 

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Using Inventor software for design on a day-to-day basis
• Being responsible for research, hand calculations, FEA, testing and prototyping
• Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production
• Creating models/prototypes
• Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications
• Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
• Maintaining technical drawings and documentation
• Providing technical guidance and support
• Supporting product Testing, Verification & Validation
• Supporting more junior members of the team

 

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.