Solidworks CAD Designer

Location: Near Trowbridge
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 per year

A well-established specialist vehicle manufacturer is seeking a Design Manager to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on bespoke coach built vehicle projects, taking designs from concept through to manufacture.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing high-quality vehicle solutions using Solid Works, while collaborating closely with customers, engineers, and fabrication teams to deliver innovative and practical designs.

• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using Solid Works
• Manage design projects from concept to completion
• Work closely with customers to understand requirements and develop tailored solutions
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Resolve technical and design challenges while maintaining manufacturing feasibility
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, quality standards, and project deadlines
• Support continuous improvement across design and production processes

• Strong Solid Works experience
• Technical design and engineering knowledge, ideally within vehicle design or coach building
• Ability to manage projects independently
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Collaborative and proactive approach to teamwork
• Experience with in automotive, specialist vehicles, coach building, or a related industry would be advantageous

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on unique, bespoke vehicle projects
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Career development and training opportunities
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Bereavement leave