Design & CAD Technician; SolidWorks

Position: Design & CAD Technician (SolidWorks)
Location: Willenhall

Design & CAD Technician (Solid Works) Willenhall, West Midlands Up to £30,000 DOE Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Site-Based Are you an experienced CAD Technician with Solid Works experience looking to join a successful UK manufacturer? We are seeking a Design & CAD Technician to join our growing Design & Technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience producing manufacturing drawings and 3D models who enjoys working closely with production, sales and engineering teams.

You'll play a key role in turning customer requirements into accurate manufacturing drawings and production-ready designs while supporting the continued development of innovative products.

The Role As a Design & CAD Technician, your responsibilities will include:
Creating, modifying and maintaining accurate 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using Solid Works Converting customer and sales requirements into practical, manufacturable designs Producing detailed technical drawings for manufacturing and production teams Managing multiple design requests and prioritising workload to meet deadlines Working closely with production teams to resolve design-related queries Liaising with sales teams to clarify requirements and minimise rework Supporting the creation of high-quality 3D models and product visuals for marketing purposes Applying engineering judgement, material awareness and manufacturing knowledge to designs Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives and design enhancements What We're Looking For Essential Previous experience using Solid Works within a manufacturing, engineering or product design environment Experience producing 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D models Good understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles Strong attention to detail Excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

Desirable Experience within metal fabrication, sheet metal or manufacturing sectors Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM) Experience creating product renderings or marketing visuals Engineering, Design or CAD-related qualification What's On Offer? Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience Monday to Friday working pattern Stable, long-term opportunity with an established UK manufacturer Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development and progression Involvement in a wide variety of technical and design projects This role may suit candidates currently working as: CAD Technician Design & CAD Technician CAD Designer Solid Works Technician Mechanical CAD Technician Product Design Technician Technical Designer If you have Solid Works experience and enjoy creating accurate, production-ready designs within a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.