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CAD Designer
Job in
Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11, England, UK
Listed on 2026-05-21
Listing for:
Optima UK Inc Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Loughborough
Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 DOE (Mid-Weight to Senior Level Considered)
Status:
Private & Confidential Opportunity
About the Company
A specialist design and manufacturing business working within retail-focused environments, delivering innovative display and product solutions for a wide range of commercial and consumer applications.
The business operates across concept design through to production, supporting both UK and international clients with high-quality engineered solutions.
Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join the team in Loughborough.
The Role
This is a hands-on design role supporting the development of retail-focused and consumer-facing display and product solutions from concept through to manufacture. The position is open to both mid-weight and senior-level designers depending on experience.
You will be working across a variety of materials and manufacturing processes, supporting design development through to production and installation.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and produce 3D CAD designs using Solid Works
* Support design development from concept through to manufacture
* Produce technical drawings, BOMs, and supporting documentation
* Work across plastics, metals, timber, and composite materials
* Support prototyping and product development activities
* Liaise with internal production teams to ensure design feasibility
* Where required, support client communication and design presentations
* Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver projects
About You
We are open to both mid-weight and senior designers with relevant industry experience.
You will ideally have:
* Experience in retail display, product design, or industrial design environments
* Strong Solid Works or equivalent 3D CAD capability
* Understanding of manufacturing and production design processes
* Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings and BOMs
* Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
* High attention to detail and practical design approach
Additional Experience (Beneficial, Not Essential)
* Plastic fabrication, vacuum forming, or injection moulding
* Sheet metal or timber fabrication knowledge
* 3D printing or rapid prototyping experience
* Exposure to ERP or manufacturing systems
* Structural design awareness
* Client-facing or presentation experience
How to Apply
To apply for this Design Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV.
A member of the recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role and next steps
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