CAD Technician or CAD Designer in Colchester, Essex

CAD Technician or CAD Designer

Location: Colchester, Essex

Are you a talented CAD Technician or CAD Designer with a passion for turning creative concepts into accurate, production-ready designs?

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented CAD professional to join our client's team in Colchester. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and development of bespoke products, working closely with our design and manufacturing teams to bring ideas to life.

You will be responsible for producing detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings, models and layouts, ensuring designs are accurate, practical and suitable for pricing and manufacture.

The Role – Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD, models and architectural layouts for bespoke niche products.
• Develop accurate, production-ready drawings and 3D models, ensuring designs contain sufficient detail for manufacture and assembly.
• Create, maintain and manage a digital library of CAD components, blocks, fixings, models, layouts and materials.
• Ensure all CAD files and project information are accurately organised, saved and maintained for easy access across the business.
• Review and update drawings in response to feedback from internal teams and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with manufacturing colleagues to ensure designs are practical and achievable.
• Identify potential design, assembly and manufacturing issues before production begins.
• Carry out CAD checks, test-fits and tolerance analysis to identify clashes or potential problems.
• Support the smooth introduction of new products by ensuring drawings are accurate and detailed enough for costing, pricing and manufacture.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, organisation and quality across all CAD work.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a CAD Technician, CAD Designer or similar technical design role.
• Has strong 2D and 3D CAD drafting and modelling skills.
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality technical drawings.
• Can interpret design concepts and translate them into practical, manufacturing-ready drawings.
• Has an understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, components and assembly requirements.
• Can work independently, use their initiative and proactively identify solutions to problems.
• Is organised and able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Communicates effectively and enjoys working collaboratively with different teams.
• Is keen to learn, develop their technical skills and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.

Experience within furniture or bespoke manufacturing would be advantageous.

What We Are Looking For

Above all, we want someone who takes ownership of their work, has a positive and proactive attitude and understands the importance of getting the detail right.

You will play an important part in ensuring that designs move seamlessly from concept through to pricing and production, helping the wider team deliver products to the highest possible standard.

Working Environment

• Based in Colchester, Essex.
• Working within contracted hours, with occasional flexibility required in exceptional circumstances.
• Working collaboratively with design, engineering and manufacturing colleagues.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, skills development and professional growth.

Interested?

If you are a CAD Technician or CAD Designer looking for your next opportunity and enjoy working on detailed, practical designs that become real manufactured products, we would love to hear from you.