CAD Designer – 2D/3D Design for Engineering Team

About the role

We are seeking a talented and detail‑focused CAD Designer to join our engineering team in Bury. You will play a key role in designing and developing products, supporting both production and sales, and working on a variety of projects in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to production and sales teams.
• Generate part numbers, Bills of Materials, assembly instructions and visual aids for production.
• Implement engineering change requests and manage supplier/customer change orders.
• Liaise with third‑party manufacturers, delivering DXF, STEP files and technical drawings.
• Support budget and cost‑control activities across projects.
• Identify and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives in design and production.
• Ensure compliance with industry guidelines, ISO standards and quality documentation.
• Manage approval processes for new product samples and revisions.

Required profile

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Experience producing engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong understanding of Bills of Materials and assembly documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Inventor
• SolidWorks
• DXF file handling
• STEP file handling
• Trailwin (desirable)

What we offer

• Supportive, collaborative engineering environment.
• Opportunities to work on projects from concept through to production.
• Professional development and clear career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.