CAD Design Engineer - Spalding

RecruitMe; Spalding; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Design Technical Engineer in Spalding, focusing on technical development and precision in timber manufacturing. This role offers hands-on responsibilities in CAD modeling and collaboration towards innovative manufacturing solutions, along with competitive benefits and long-term career growth.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

MetLife support, including access to an online GP

Certified Mental Health First Aiders onsite

Long-term career growth opportunities

Training, development, and leadership pathways available

Qualifications

• Experience in CAD software like SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced computer literacy.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain accurate CAD models and specifications.
• Support the optimisation of CNC machining processes.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure technical accuracy.

Skills

Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Product, Industrial, or Building Engineering

Job description

If you're an design engineer who lives for precision, innovation, and building something that lasts—this Design Technical Engineer role is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

About the Company

This is a business built on craftsmanship, engineering excellence, and sustainable innovation. With over a century of expertise in high-performance timber manufacturing, they work on some of the UK’s most prestigious buildings—where design integrity and technical precision are non-negotiable.

Engineering sits at the heart of the operation, driving product development, smart manufacturing, and industry-leading quality standards.

As they scale new heights in automation, sustainability, and digital transformation, they’re expanding their technical team with a key hire: a Design Technical Engineer ready to make a real impact.

About the Design Technical Engineer Role

This is not just a CAD jockey job. This is a wide-ranging, high-visibility engineering role where you’ll lead on technical development, contribute to lean and CNC manufacturing optimisation, prototype new ideas, and improve the way custom timber products are made and delivered.

From data analysis and process innovation to cross-functional teamwork and real-world problem-solving—this role puts you at the intersection of engineering, design, and cutting-edge production.

Whether you're improving tooling, refining 3D simulations, or supporting customer-specific adaptations, you’ll be hands-on in shaping how things get made—better, faster, and smarter.

Key Responsibilities of the Design Technical Engineer

• Produce and maintain accurate CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications aligned with design and regulatory standards

• Support the development and optimisation of CNC machining processes and automated manufacturing systems

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in workflows, tooling, and digital production methods

• Collaborate with design, production, and sales teams to ensure technical accuracy on bespoke orders

• Assist in the prototyping and validation of new products or production techniques

• Ensure all technical documentation is up-to-date, accurate, and audit-ready

• Contribute to the delivery of client-specific technical solutions and support product training when required

• What We’re Looking For in a Design Technical Engineer

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Advanced computer literacy, especially Excel and data management tools

• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings

• High attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

• Desirable but Not Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical, Product, Industrial, or Building Engineering

• Experience in CNC programming or lean manufacturing environments

• Background in architectural or structural product development

• Benefits of the Design Technical Engineer Role

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays

• MetLife support including access to an online GP, mental health support, and bereavement counselling

• Certified Mental Health First Aiders onsite

• Perks at Work – national discount scheme

• Long-term career growth in a future-focused engineering environment

• Training, development, and leadership pathways available

Why Join as a Design Technical Engineer?

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to leave your mark. As a Design Technical Engineer, you'll play a hands-on role in delivering projects that combine beauty, sustainability, and technical excellence.

You’ll be part of a company that blends old-school craftsmanship with next-gen tech—and supports its people with real career development, not empty promises.

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Apply today and become the Design Technical Engineer driving the next chapter in modern manufacturing.