Computer Aided Design Technician

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English