CAD Technician

CAD Technician
Location: Fareham
Requires full right to work in the UK
Main Function of the Job:
Responsible for producing detailed drawings and design packages for manufacturing, along with the incorporation of engineering changes to ensure products meet industry standards and requirements.
Duties/Responsibilities:

Work closely with project engineers to deliver "Right First Time" design packages from initial proposals and specifications, including:
Detailed manufacturing and installation drawings
Specification data sheets
Factory acceptance procedures
Installation and operation manuals
Review and incorporate engineering change orders into existing designs
Develop proposal drawings alongside sales and application engineers
Perform basic design analysis (e.g., tolerance/interference checks, simple mechanical calculations like hoop stress)
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and planning teams to apply "Design for Manufacture" and "Value Engineering" principles
Contribute to the development of the CAD system by standardizing and automating design processes, and managing document storage and retrieval systems
Tools/Equipment Used:
AutoDesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection, including Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault
Microsoft Office 365
MS Windows
TK Solver
MCAD
Qualifications/Training Required:
HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Computer-Aided Engineering, or Design
Minimum of 3 years' industrial experience, ideally in mechanical engineering, fabrication, or high-precision manufacturing environments
Knowledge of CNC machining, close tolerance parts, and pressure-bearing components/systems is advantageous
Strong interest in computer-aided design and manufacturing, with a focus on optimizing processes and staying up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work within agreed timelines
Professional approach to all tasks, ensuring clear and effective communication with both internal and external teams
Knowledge of BS8888 Drawing Standards and the ability to interpret technical specifications
Team-oriented, highly motivated, and driven