CAD Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

23 days + BH

Employee discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

GP on demand

Job summary

Todd Hayes Ltd is seeking a CAD Technician to join our Design team in Eye, Suffolk. You will use 3D CAD tools to create, check, and optimise fabrication drawings, BOMs, and parts lists in line with project requirements.

The role requires proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or AutoCAD, good attention to detail, and the ability to work to deadlines while collaborating with manufacturing and engineering colleagues. A degree is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience producing and checking fabrication drawings to standard.
• Ability to compile and check Bills of Materials/Parts lists for orders.
• Liaise with team members, customer reps and manufacturing staff to ensure accurate information.
• Assist with Autodesk Inventor 3D and Vault Professional implementation.
• Apply Design for Manufacture principles and value-added engineering.
• Work to minimize hazards and risks in design activities.
• Support continuous improvement and ISO 9001 initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check approval fabrication drawings within schedule.
• Prepare BOMs/Parts lists reflecting current supply situation.
• Coordinate with team, customers and production for accurate manufacture.
• Support Autodesk Inventor 3D and Vault Professional rollout.
• Apply DFA and value-added engineering in design tasks.
• Ensure designs minimise hazards and risks.
• Assist process improvements in Engineering & Design team.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities including ISO 9001.
• Adhere to company policies and processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Task management

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivation

Engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/manufacturing degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor 3D

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Vault Professional

MS Office

MS Teams

iLogic/Python coding

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 utilise the principles of Design for Manufacture and value-added engineering throughout design undertakings where applicable.
• To utilise best practise 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 is 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.