Electronics CAD Team Lead – Bespoke Projects & Growth

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

Overtime

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an Electronics Design Supervisor (CAD) in Southampton. You will lead the CAD team, deliver high‑quality electrical schematics for bespoke projects, and work closely with clients and internal teams to meet technical requirements.

The role focuses on supervising CAD Technicians, planning capacity, and driving project delivery in a growing, specialist environment with ongoing training and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading CAD technicians in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• Strong electronics design background with hands-on CAD skills (AutoCAD).
• Willingness to commute to Southampton and engage with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Support, manage and develop CAD Technicians on all levels.
• Plan team capacity while delegating and prioritising projects.
• Set team and individual targets.
• Coordinate with clients and other departments to capture requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Electronics design

Client coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical schematics

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an Electronics Design Supervisor (CAD) in Southampton. You will lead the CAD team, deliver high‑quality electrical schematics for bespoke projects, and work closely with clients and internal teams to meet technical requirements.

The role focuses on supervising CAD Technicians, planning capacity, and driving project delivery in a growing, specialist environment with ongoing training and overtime opportunities.