CAD Design Engineer

CAD Design Engineer – Manufacturing / Hygienic Equipment

Norwich, Norfolk | Full‑time | Competitive salary + benefits

A leading UK manufacturer of hygienic furniture and equipment is looking for a CAD Design Engineer to join their growing team. You’ll work on stainless‑steel fabricated products, supporting both new product development and improvements to existing ranges.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce SolidWorks models, drawings and BOMs for standard and bespoke products

* Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to optimise fabrication

* Support production with practical, manufacturable designs

* Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement

* Maintain drawing standards, revision control and CAD data accuracy

* Collaborate with Sales, Product Development and Production teams

Skills & Experience

Essential:

* Strong SolidWorks experience

* Knowledge of sheet metal, fabrication and welded assemblies

* Experience applying DFM principles

* Ability to produce accurate drawings and BOMs

* Strong attention to detail and self‑managing approach

Desirable:

* Experience with stainless steel (304/316)

* Understanding of hygienic design

* Background in Food, Pharma, Lab or Medical sectors

* SME experience

Personal Attributes

* Practical, organised and reliable

* Strong problem‑solver

* Collaborative and grounded

* Ambitious with a realistic approach

This is a great opportunity to join a UK manufacturer focused on high‑quality production, continuous improvement and long‑term development