PCB / CAD Manager

Octagon; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology firm in Fareham is looking for a PCB Designer to lead innovative projects. The role involves schematic capture, PCB layout, and managing design processes. Candidates should have a degree in Electronics or Physics, proven leadership in PCB/CAD, and strong design skills with software like Altium and SolidWorks. The company offers a competitive salary and a collaborative culture with hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven leadership/management experience within PCB/CAD.
• Strong hands-on design skills with required tools.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Schematic capture, multi-layer PCB layout and 3D CAD design.
• Manage part libraries and numbering systems.
• Explore and implement new tools and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Hands-on design skills

Education

Degree in Electronics, Physics or related field

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

ProE

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Schematic capture, multi-layer PCB layout and 3D CAD design (flex & rigid circuits, housings, fixtures).
• Managing part libraries and numbering systems.
• Driving design quality and efficiency, ensuring production-friendly solutions.
• Working closely with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Exploring and implementing new tools and processes to keep designs cutting-edge.

Qualifications

• A degree (or HND equivalent) in Electronics, Physics or related field.
• Proven leadership/management experience within PCB/CAD.
• Strong hands-on design skills with tools such as Altium, SolidWorks, ProE, AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, can-do mindset.

Benefits

This is an exciting chance to join a forward-thinking business where your technical expertise and leadership will make a genuine impact on innovative customer projects. You'll enjoy a collaborative culture, career growth opportunities, and the chance to lead designs that push technology forward. My client can offer a competitive salary plus a hybrid working model.