CAD Engineer (Filtration / LEV)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Colchester is seeking a CAD Engineer to take ownership of technical development in dust extraction systems. The role requires HVAC experience and offers extensive training, stability, and progression in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will create specifications, manage suppliers, and ensure accurate documentation across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to shape products and processes while leading technical direction in a growing company.

Benefits

Bonus

Training

Progression

Early Friday Finish

24 days plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, fan systems, or filtration is essential.
• Confident with IT systems, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Become the technical expert for the entire product range.
• Research technologies within the dust extraction sector.
• Create detailed design specifications and own product pricing.
• Ensure all technical, sales, and build documentation is accurate.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

IT proficiency (Excel)

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

CAD Engineer (Filtration / LEV)

£54,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Early Friday Finish + 24 days Plus Bank Holidays

Colchester

Are you an Engineer with experience in HVAC, fan systems, industrial filtration, or similar, looking for a role where you can become the technical authority within a market‑leading manufacturer supplying dust extraction systems to F1 teams and major manufacturers across the UK and Europe?

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward‑thinking company in a brand‑new role created due to growth. You will have full ownership of technical development shaping products, processes, and internal systems while progressing your career as the company continues to expand.

This growing manufacturing company is the market leader in dust and fume extraction technology. With a reputation for innovation and quality, they offer extensive training, long‑term stability, and a supportive environment where your expertise truly matters.

In this role, you will become the internal subject matter expert across all technical aspects of the product range, working closely with the sales and design teams to specify, develop, and enhance products. You will interpret British Standards, create detailed design specifications, manage suppliers, and ensure documentation and pricing are accurate across the business.

This position suits someone engineering‑qualified, confident with IT systems (particularly Excel), with the drive to learn, develop, and take full responsibility for technical direction within a growing company.

The Role

• Become the technical expert for the entire product range
• Research technologies within the dust extraction sector
• Apply British Standards to design and product development
• Create detailed design specifications and own product pricing
• Identify suppliers and third‑party solutions
• Ensure all technical, sales, and build documentation is accurate
• Support marketing and product launches

The Person

• Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
• Experience in HVAC, fan systems, filtration, or related industry

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.