Design Manager: Lead Mechanical CAD with Inventor & AI Tools

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Portsmouth is seeking a Design Supervisor (Mechanical / Manufacturing) to lead a small team and own the company’s design and drawing processes. You will produce and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.

The role includes introducing AI-assisted design tools to improve CAD modelling, supporting CAM, and expanding production across European markets as part of a growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience in lead CAD Design or Mechanical Design.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Design Engineers, currently consisting of two engineers.
• Take ownership of the company's design and engineering drawing processes.
• Produce and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Create drawings incorporating appropriate tolerances, materials and finishes.
• Review and streamline existing design processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Introduce new technology, including AI-assisted design tools, to improve CAD modelling and automate repetitive processes.
• Support the development of CAM and increased production-scale manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

CAD design

3D CAD modelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AI-assisted design tools

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Portsmouth is seeking a Design Supervisor (Mechanical / Manufacturing) to lead a small team and own the company’s design and drawing processes. You will produce and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.

The role includes introducing AI-assisted design tools to improve CAD modelling, supporting CAM, and expanding production across European markets as part of a growth strategy.