3D CAD Designer

Select Appointments; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm in Norwich is seeking an accomplished CAD Designer with 3D expertise to design custom product solutions using CAD software. The role involves working closely with customers, developing design solutions, and supporting sales activities. The ideal candidate should have excellent knowledge of 3D CAD software, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with great potential for career development as the company expands.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package

Profit share after one year’s service

Opportunities for skill and knowledge development

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of 3D CAD software and working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.
• A methodical approach with strong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to travel occasionally to customers and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design custom product solutions using CAD software in both 2D and 3D formats.
• Liaise directly with customers to assess requirements and develop design solutions.
• Carry out direct sales activities from customer enquiries and maintain excellent customer service.

Skills

3D CAD software expertise

AutoCAD 2D knowledge

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Proficiency with Microsoft packages

Education

Engineering background or equivalent experience

Job description

Select arerecruiting for an accomplished CAD Designer with 3D expertise to join our thriving, expanding manufacturing client based in Norwich. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a forward‑thinking business that's experiencing significant growth – they're planning to double their turnover and workforce over the next two years.

The Role in Detail

You'll be designing custom product solutions using CAD software in both 2D and 3D formats for production in their on‑site manufacturing facility. Working closely with customers, you'll develop design solutions in accordance with agreed design principles and procedures. Your 3D images and detailed drawings will support customer proposals and help develop new product ranges.

You'll work 9am‑6pm, Monday to Friday (with a 1pm‑1.30pm lunch break), with hours regularly extended during winter months and potentially reduced during summer. You'll carry out direct sales activities from customer enquiries, liaising directly with customers and suppliers establish requirements and develop design solutions, including occasional off‑site visits to assess requirements firsthand. You'll raise and communicate product quotations and maintain excellent customer service at all times.

About You

• Excellent knowledge of 3D CAD software and working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D
• A methodical and logical approach with strong technical aptitude and problem‑solving ability
• Engineering background or equivalent experience (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication skills – able to communicate verbally and in writing
• Understanding of design and engineering principles
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, Internet, email)
• A mature, credible approach comfortable dealing with colleagues, suppliers and customers
• Adaptability, reliability, tolerance and determination
• Self‑driven with a positive outlook and clear focus on quality and business success
• Ability to travel occasionally to customers within and outside the UK
• Flexible approach to working hours and willingness to work extended hours when required
• Clean or near‑clean driving licence

Why Join?

Excellent salary and benefits package (dependent on experience), including profit share (paid in June after one year’s service). You'll be joining a company with ambitious growth plans that values innovation and invests in its people. This is a role with genuine career development potential as the business expands. The company actively supports in‑house opportunities for skill and knowledge development.

The Company

A specialist manufacturing operation with around 15 designers already in the team. They primarily serve an innovative and forward‑thinking sector, and with significant new work coming in and expansion plans underway, this is an exciting time to join a business that's future‑proofing itself for long‑term success. They operate to ISO9001 Quality standards and are committed to continuous improvement.

To Apply

If you're an accomplished CAD Designer with strong 3D capabilities looking for your next challenge with a growing company that values innovation and rewards loyalty, we'd love to hear from you.