Job summary

Key skills required for this role

Design, Autodesk Inventor, BS8888, CNC, Pressure Vessels, Fabrication, GD&T

Important

Design, Autodesk Inventor, BS8888, CNC, Pressure Vessels, Fabrication, GD&T

Job description

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