CAD Draughtsman (SolidWorks) – On-Site, Progression & Bonus

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Bonus

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is recruiting a CAD Draughtsman / CAD Engineer for a Desborough-based role with a long-established UK engineering specialist delivering large-scale equipment for blue-chip clients.

You will produce accurate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks), generate BOMs, and collaborate with Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to turn concepts into production-ready drawing packs, on-site, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and able to produce clean 2D production drawings.
• Experience with BOM management and producing accurate manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to work with design engineers and shop-floor teams to ensure manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for steel structures, sheet metal fabrications, and mechanical sub-assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support procurement, workshop assembly, and production planning.
• Work closely with the Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to convert initial design concepts into detailed production-ready drawing packs.
• Liaise directly with shop-floor fabrication, welding, and assembly teams to resolve technical queries and clarify manufacturing tolerances.
• Process engineering change requests (ECRs) and update legacy drawing packages for existing product lines.

Skills

CAD modeling

3D CAD

2D drawings

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND/BTEC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering/CAD

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Elix Sourcing Solutions is recruiting a CAD Draughtsman / CAD Engineer for a Desborough-based role with a long-established UK engineering specialist delivering large-scale equipment for blue-chip clients.

You will produce accurate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks), generate BOMs, and collaborate with Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to turn concepts into production-ready drawing packs, on-site, Monday to Friday.