CAD technician

In Technology Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in product design and manufacturing is seeking a CAD Technician with SolidWorks expertise to join their team. This role involves creating detailed 3D models and technical drawings, ensuring designs meet manufacturing standards, and collaborating with engineering teams on innovative projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail and a passion for bringing products to life.

Benefits

Career development and training in advanced CAD techniques

Access to in-house prototyping and fabrication tools

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience using SolidWorks in a product design or manufacturing environment.
• Confident producing precise drawings for CNC, injection moulding, or sheet metal fabrication.
• Strong understanding of materials, tolerances, and DFM principles.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D models and 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, assembly instructions, and BOMs.
• Work closely with engineering and prototyping teams to refine product designs.

Skills

SolidWorks

Attention to detail

Design for manufacture (DFM)

Job description

Job Title: CAD Technician (SolidWorks)
Location: Milton Keynes/Oxford offices (on-site)
Salary: 30,000+ (DOE)

About the Role:

We're partnering with a growing product design and manufacturing company that creates innovative mechanical components for the consumer electronics and automotive sectors. Due to continued growth and new contracts, they're looking for a detail-oriented CAD Technician with strong SolidWorks skills to join their in-house design team.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys precision, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and loves bringing physical products to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed 3D models and 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, assembly instructions, and BOMs
• Work closely with the engineering and prototyping teams to refine product designs
• Make drawing revisions based on testing, feedback, and production needs
• Ensure all designs meet relevant mechanical and manufacturing standards
• Contribute to product improvement and new concept development

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years' experience using SolidWorks in a product design or manufacturing environment
• Confident producing precise drawings for CNC, injection moulding, or sheet metal fabrication
• Solid understanding of materials, tolerances, and DFM (design for manufacture) principles
• Strong attention to detail and version control
• Able to interpret and adapt technical specifications and design briefs
• Experience with PDM systems or mechanical testing is a plus
• Work on innovative, real-world products from concept to production
• Access to in-house prototyping and fabrication tools
• Career development and training in advanced CAD techniques

Sound like you?
Please apply/Send over your CV and portfolio to (url removed).

In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.