CAD Technician

Job Title: CAD Technician

Location: Blaydon on Tyne

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full Time – Permanent

About Us: Impress Group is one of the UK’s leading sub-contractual providers, supplying a variety of high-quality engineering components to a global market. With over 55,000 sq ft of dedicated manufacturing space spread across four sites in the North East of England, we pride ourselves on delivering quality products and services. We are committed to customer satisfaction, competitive pricing, and timely delivery.

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting engineering projects with detailed 2D and 3D drawings suitable for manufacturing and creating renders for customer approval. This role requires a background in subcontract engineering, CNC machining, sheet metal, and proficiency in SolidWorks. Experience with laser programming and offline CNC milling using Alphacam would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed 2D and 3D drawings for various engineering components suitable for manufacturing.
• Create high-quality renders for customer approval and presentation.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure designs meet customer specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Utilise SolidWorks to produce accurate and detailed engineering drawings and models.
• Provide technical support and expertise to the production team during the manufacturing process.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of design processes and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects.
• Perform reverse engineering on sample parts when necessary.
• Manage and maintain design documentation and records accurately.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a CAD based role within a subcontract engineering, CNC machining, or sheet metal environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience with other CAD software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of materials and their properties, including metals and alloys.
• Familiarity with quality control processes and standards.
• Experience with project management tools and techniques.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a leading engineering company with a global presence.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; CAD Technician, CAD, CAD Estimator, CAD, Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Design, AutoCAD, 2D CAD, CAD Operator, CAD Designer, CAD Design, Corel Draw, may also be considered for this role.