CAD draughtsperson - Vectawave Technology Ltd

Vectawave Technology Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology manufacturing company is seeking a CAD draughtsperson to join their team in Newport. With responsibilities ranging from preparation of schematics to development of PCB designs, this full-time role requires expertise in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks. The ideal candidate will have a college background in CAD design and strong communication skills. Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and numerous employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

25 days paid holiday plus public holidays

Employer pension contribution of 8%

Performance related bonus

Schemes for cycle to work

Onsite and offsite training programmes

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with CAD software for engineering applications.
• Good work ethic and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of schematics to engineer's designs.
• Development of PCB designs with component population.
• Production of metalwork detail drawings.
• Production of assembly drawings.
• Production of wiring schedules.
• Production of items lists.
• Expediting engineering changes.

Skills

CAD software experience

Good numeracy skills

Effective communication skills

Social skills

Education

College training in CAD design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Due to ongoing expansion and internal progression, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a CAD draughtsperson, at our site in Newport, Isle of Wight.

Vectawave Technology Limited was founded in 1997 and is a manufacturer of robust, air-cooled, class A power amplifiers for use in industrial, military and medical applications.

This role is offered on a full time, permanent basis in return for a competitive salary.

For this role you will need demonstrable experience with CAD software for engineering applications.

The work is primarily using SolidWorks CAD software, but also includes the use of other software packages for 2D and PCB design.

Reporting to the Drawing Office Manager, the role will involve:

Responsibilities

• Preparation of schematics to engineer’s designs
• Development of PCB designs with component population
• Production of metalwork detail drawings
• Production of assembly drawings
• Production of wiring schedules
• Production of items lists
• Expediting engineering changes

For this role it is desired that you would have the following attributes:

Qualifications

• College training or experience in CAD design
• Good work ethic
• Effective communication and social skills
• Good numeracy and English skills

We want to hear from anyone from college or with work experience with an interest in this position.

Vectawave offer the following employee benefits:

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days paid holiday plus public holidays
• Employer pension contribution of 8%
• Performance related bonus
• Schemes for cycle to work
• Onsite and offsite training programmes
• Onsite parking

Please submit your CV and Covering Letter detailing your experience for the role, applications close 19th December 2025