CAD Support Engineer
Location: Hednesford, Staffordshire
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
- Mon–Thurs: 8:45am – 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Holidays: 25 days + 8 statutory bank holidays
Benefits: Pension contribution, performance-related bonus (post-probation), career development opportunities
About the Role
Taylor Blackwood Associates are seeking a CAD Support Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in the full product lifecycle – from concept and design through to production – providing technical and commercial support to both internal teams and external customers.
You will play a key role in solving technical challenges, producing CAD drawings, ensuring compliance with UK and European standards, and contributing to research and development of innovative products.
Duties:
- Produce tool drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD and SolidWorks) for CNC cutting and press knives.
- Interpret, create and check technical drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Provide technical support to customers and contractors, including occasional site visits.
- Assist the Technical Supervisor with day-to-day department operations and technical enquiries.
- Support research, testing, and development of new and existing products (including packaging and drop testing).
- Contribute to product trials, reverse engineering, and technical investigations.
- Represent the company at technical meetings, trade exhibitions, and industry committees when required.
- Work with procurement and quality teams on material specifications, lab testing, and documentation.
- Generate product guarantees and ensure FAIRs checks are completed.
- Provide customer support by phone, email, and technical documentation.
About You
Essential:
- Background in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or similar discipline.
- Strong ability to read and produce technical drawings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer-focused with a professional, ethical approach.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CAD software.
- Highly organised with strong time management and prioritisation skills.
- Able to work effectively both independently and within a team.
Desirable:
- Experience in the construction industry
- Knowledge of Building Regulations and product standards.
- Enthusiastic about developing new skills and growing technical expertise.
Job Purpose
To produce high-quality 3D designs, realistic visualisations and accurate manufacturing drawings for products, equipment and bespoke engineering projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for taking concepts and customer requirements through the design process, producing detailed 3D models, presentation renders and manufacturing drawings suitable for fabrication, assembly and installation.
Key Responsibilities
3D Design & Rendering
- Produce detailed 3D models of products, machinery, equipment and installations.
- Create realistic 3D renders and visual presentations for customer approval.
- Develop concepts and design proposals from customer specifications.
- Produce 3D assemblies and exploded views where required.
- Make design modifications in response to customer feedback and engineering requirements.
- Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective and suitable for manufacture.
Manufacturing & Engineering Drawings
- Produce detailed 2D manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
- Create general arrangement (GA) drawings and assembly drawings.
- Produce detailed component drawings with dimensions, tolerances and material specifications.
- Prepare drawings for laser cutting, folding, machining and fabrication.
- Ensure drawings are accurate and meet manufacturing requirements.
- Maintain drawing revisions and document control.
Project & Production Support
- Liaise with manufacturing, fabrication and installation teams.
- Work closely with engineers and project managers.
- Resolve design queries and provide technical support to production.
- Ensure designs can be manufactured efficiently and safely.
- Assist with continuous improvement of products and manufacturing processes.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Experience in 3D CAD design and modelling.
- Ability to produce accurate engineering and manufacturing drawings.
- Good understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
- Strong understanding of dimensions, tolerances and material specifications.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and customer requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Desirable:
- Experience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
- Experience producing photorealistic 3D renders.
- Knowledge of sheet metal design, fabrication and mechanical assemblies.
- Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of CNC laser cutting, folding and fabrication processes.
Personal Attributes
- Creative with a strong technical understanding.
- Organised and methodical approach to work.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills.
Overall Objective
To bridge the gap between concept design and manufacturing, producing professional 3D visualisations that help customers understand the finished product while ensuring manufacturing teams receive accurate, detailed and practical engineering drawings.
Why Join?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a technical team that directly influences product innovation and customer satisfaction. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, structured hours for work–life balance, and the chance to develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation.
Apply today through Taylor Blackwood Associates to take the next step in your engineering career.