CAD Design Engineer

CAD Design Engineer – Manufacturing / Hygienic Equipment

Norwich, Norfolk | Full‑time | Competitive salary + benefits

A leading UK manufacturer of hygienic furniture and equipment is looking for a CAD Design Engineer to join their growing team. You’ll work on stainless‑steel fabricated products, supporting both new product development and improvements to existing ranges.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce SolidWorks models, drawings and BOMs for standard and bespoke products
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to optimise fabrication
• Support production with practical, manufacturable designs
• Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement
• Maintain drawing standards, revision control and CAD data accuracy
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Development and Production teams

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong SolidWorks experience
• Knowledge of sheet metal, fabrication and welded assemblies
• Experience applying DFM principles
• Ability to produce accurate drawings and BOMs
• Strong attention to detail and self‑managing approach

Desirable:

• Experience with stainless steel (304/316)
• Understanding of hygienic design
• Background in Food, Pharma, Lab or Medical sectors
• SME experience

Personal Attributes

• Practical, organised and reliable
• Strong problem‑solver
• Collaborative and grounded
• Ambitious with a realistic approach

This is a great opportunity to join a UK manufacturer focused on high‑quality production, continuous improvement and long‑term development.