Role Description

We're looking for a CAD Design Engineer to join our strong and developing design team. In this role you will closely align with both sales and production teams, turning customer concepts into practical, manufacturable solutions.

You'll need to be mechanically minded, confident in how things fit together and comfortable managing multiple projects at once. The role combines hands-on design work with regular liaison across departments, so strong communication skills, commercial awareness and confidence are key.

Key Responsibilities

Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings using Solidworks
Work with the sales team to develop mechanical solutions that help secure new business
Ensure designs are mechanically thought through, practical, manufacturable, and aligned with company capabilities
Support production with clear assembly advice and technical guidance
Manage multiple live projects
Provide technical advice and support to internal and external stakeholders
Communicate effectively across sales, production and management to ensure smooth delivery
Identify opportunities to simplify design, reduce costs and improve manufacturability

Key skills and experience

Minimum 5 years solidworks experience
Strong mechanical design and drawing experience (solidworks essential)
Mechanically minded with a good understanding of how things go together
Experience in revision controlled & process driven design environment
Ability to work to critical deadlines
Strong level of knowledge in some or all of the following areas:
- Aluminium profile
- Tubular fabrication & weldin
- Sheet timber construction
- Sheet plastics construction
Clear and confident communicator, able to liaise effectively across multiple teams
Practical and commercial mindset
Confident but down-to-earth personality - someone who takes pride in their work without ego
Electrical and/or LED experience advantageous

What we offer you

Competitive salary + benefits package
Training opportunities for personal and professional development
23 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing on length of service
Christmas shut down
Additional paid "Unibox" bank holiday on the last working day of the year before Christmas
Cash health plan for everyday medical expenses (after passing probation)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Non-corporate working environment
Regular social events
Free onsite parking
Introduction incentive program is offered for employees who successfully introduce a new starter (t&c's apply)

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