Prototyping Workshop Technician — Multi‑Skilled

PA Consulting; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Bonus program

PA share ownership

Cycle to work

Give as you earn

Job summary

PA Consulting in Bristol is seeking a technician for its Prototyping Workshop to develop parts across consumer, medical, defence and other sectors. You will combine precision machining with additive manufacturing to turn concepts into real parts, collaborating with engineers and designers on diverse projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, continuous skill development, and working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Strong precision machining experience as core skill and interest in prototyping.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Program and machine components using CNC mills and lathes.
• Utilise 3D printing technologies to bring concepts to life.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists and designers on projects.
• Develop across a broad range of prototyping equipment.

Skills

Manual milling

CNC milling

CNC turning

CADCAM

Solidworks

3D printing

3D printing SLA/DLP/FDM

3D printing Polyjet

Test rigs & mould tools

Precision assembly

Pneumatic / electropneumatic

Testing & inspection

Injection moulding

Communication in teams

Tools

Solidworks

CADCAM

MS Office

Teams

Job description

PA Consulting in Bristol is seeking a technician for its Prototyping Workshop to develop parts across consumer, medical, defence and other sectors. You will combine precision machining with additive manufacturing to turn concepts into real parts, collaborating with engineers and designers on diverse projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, continuous skill development, and working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a fast-moving environment.