Aerospace UAV CAD Technician | SolidWorks & PLM

Windracers Ltd; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Windracers Ltd is seeking a CAD Technician to join our Engineering team and support the development of our large fixed-wing UAV platform. You will create and maintain accurate 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks, supporting prototype and production builds.

You will manage BoMs and engineering data within PDM/PLM, collaborate with design, manufacturing and systems engineers, and ensure drawings comply with company standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing engineering drawings and CAD models in a professional environment.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks / PDM.
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Good understanding of engineering documentation, BoMs, and revision control.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Producing manufacturing and assembly drawings to support prototype and production builds.
• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BoMs) and engineering documentation.
• Managing engineering data and supporting configuration control processes within PDM/PLM systems.
• Working closely with engineers to implement design changes and maintain design integrity.
• Supporting drawing release, revision control, and document management activities.
• Ensuring CAD models and drawings comply with company standards and best practices.
• Supporting prototype build activities by resolving drawing and documentation issues.

Skills

CAD modelling

3D modelling

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

HNC in Engineering

HND in Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM systems

BoM management

Job description

Windracers Ltd is seeking a CAD Technician to join our Engineering team and support the development of our large fixed-wing UAV platform. You will create and maintain accurate 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks, supporting prototype and production builds.

You will manage BoMs and engineering data within PDM/PLM, collaborate with design, manufacturing and systems engineers, and ensure drawings comply with company standards.