CAD Technician
Hales Group
Based in Eye, Suffolk
Monday to Friday - 9.00am till 5.00pm
Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our client’s team in Eye, Suffolk.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on customer-focused engineering projects, producing accurate designs, drawings, and Bills of Materials that support efficient manufacturing and project delivery.
Working closely with engineering, production, and project teams, you'll play a key role in developing innovative design solutions, enhancing 3D design capabilities, and ensuring products are delivered safely, accurately, and to the highest standards. Ideal for someone with a strong engineering background who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and making a real impact.
Duties Include
- Produce and review approval, fabrication, and construction drawings, ensuring accuracy and delivery within agreed timescales.
- Create and check Bills of Materials (BOMs) and parts lists, ensuring they are accurate, up to date, and released efficiently to production.
- Work closely with customers, colleagues, and manufacturing teams to ensure clear communication and the smooth flow of information.
- Support the ongoing development and use of Autodesk Inventor 3D and Vault Professional across the Engineering & Design team.
- Apply Design for Manufacture principles and value-engineering techniques to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Follow engineering best practice to design out hazards and minimise risk wherever reasonably possible.
- Contribute ideas and initiatives that improve processes, efficiency, and overall team performance.
- Actively support Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO 9001 quality initiatives to enhance business performance.
- Proficient in Autodesk Inventor 3D, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software, along with AutoCAD.
- Able to work independently, using initiative to deliver high-quality, accurate work within deadlines.
- Strong engineering and manufacturing background with sound technical knowledge.
- Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Familiarity with ERP systems would be advantageous.
- Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline, or relevant industry experience.
- Knowledge of iLogic, Python, or other automation/programming tools would be beneficial.
- Enhanced company pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 7% for long-serving employees.
- Free onsite parking.
- Life assurance cover of 3x annual basic salary.
- Employee Benefits Programme offering exclusive discounts on high street brands, holidays, days out, dining, and more.
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing support tools.
- GP on Demand service, confidential helplines, and one-to-one counselling support.
- 23 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays.
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