CAD Technician

Todd Hayes Ltd; Eye; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance 3x salary

23 days + Bank Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Todd Hayes Ltd in Eye, Suffolk, is seeking a CAD Technician to join the Design team. The role focuses on 3D CAD design using Inventor/SolidWorks/AutoCAD, BOM creation, and collaboration with manufacturing staff.

You'll contribute to drawings, ensure compliance with standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a friendly team. Permanent, on-site, standard hours.

Qualifications

• Proficient with 3D CAD design and standard drawing practices.
• Able to produce accurate Bills of Materials and parts lists.
• Experience with ERP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to production and checking of approval, fabrication, and construction drawings within deadlines.
• Compile and check BOMs/Parts lists for customer orders and release to production.
• Collaborate with team, customers, and shop floor to ensure information is accurate and compliant with specifications.
• Assist with Autodesk Inventor 3D and Vault Professional implementation in the design team.
• Apply Design for Manufacture principles to reduce hazards and costs in designs.
• Support continuous improvement, Lean initiatives, and ISO 9001 related activities.

Skills

Task management

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Manufacturing/engineering background

BoM production

Self‑initiative

Design for manufacture

3D CAD design knowledge

Experience with 3D CAD software

iLogic/Python knowledge

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor 3D

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Vault Professional

Job description

CAD Technician

Our client, a market leader in the design, development, manufacture, and supply of Stainless‑Steel containment storage solutions, is currently seeking a CAD Technician to join their Design team.

This is a full‑time, permanent position, working 09:00 - 17:00, based in Eye, Suffolk. This is an opportunity for an ambitious and talented CAD Technician with good knowledge of 3D CAD design to gain invaluable training, knowledge, and experience within a friendly and supportive Design team.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes

• Effective task management, time management and communication skills.
• Proficient with Autodesk Inventor 3D, SolidWorks, or similar 3D software and AutoCAD packages.
• Ability to work using own initiative to a high standard with excellent attention to detail whilst meeting deadlines.
• Computer proficient skills including MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft TEAMS.
• Strong manufacturing/engineering background with good engineering and technical knowledge.
• Production of Bills of Materials.
• ERP system knowledge would be beneficial.
• Experience or knowledge of the use of iLogic, python, or similar coding would be beneficial.
• Desirable - Degree/HND in an engineering/manufacturing qualification or equivalent work experience in a related role.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to the production and checking of approval, fabrication, and construction drawings to standard within a given programmed time.
• To contribute to the accurate compilation and checking of Bills of Materials/Parts lists for customer specific orders and effective release to production ensuring that these always reflect the current supply situation.
• To liaise with team members, customer representatives and manufacturing staff to ensure that the relevant information is available to manufacture the product effectively and in compliance with structural, cost, and contractual obligations.
• To assist with the continued implementation of Autodesk Inventor 3D and Vault Professional within the Engineering & Design Team.
• To utilize the principles of Design for Manufacture and value‑added engineering throughout design undertakings where applicable.
• To utilize best practice and ensure that all designs eliminate hazards and reduce risks, as far as is reasonably practicable.
• To assist change and develop more efficient processes within the Engineering & Design team.
• To participate actively in Continuous Improvement, Lean initiatives and other activities to improve the overall efficiency of the Company, including via ISO 9001 accreditation.
• To ensure that duties are carried out in accordance with all Company policies, procedures and processes.
• To carry out any other duties that may reasonably be requested giving due regard to your existing status.

Benefits

• Company Group Personal Pension Scheme: the scheme is a contributory scheme, with the employee contributing 4% of earnings and the Company contributing 4% of earnings. Company contributions increase to 6% after 5 years' service and 7% after 10 years' service.
• Life Assurance provided at 3 times basic salary.
• 23 days plus Bank Holidays.
• A wide range of exclusive discounts across high street brands, including holidays, days out and meals.
• Access to health and wellbeing tools.
• GP on Demand, Confidential helplines and one‑to‑one counselling.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.