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
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Produce SolidWorks models, drawings and BOMs for standard and bespoke products
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Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to optimise fabrication
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Support production with practical, manufacturable designs
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Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement
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Maintain drawing standards, revision control and CAD data accuracy
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Collaborate with Sales, Product Development and Production teams
Skills & Experience
Essential:
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Strong SolidWorks experience
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Knowledge of sheet metal, fabrication and welded assemblies
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Experience applying DFM principles
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Ability to produce accurate drawings and BOMs
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Strong attention to detail and self‑managing approach
Desirable:
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Experience with stainless steel (304/316)
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Understanding of hygienic design
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Background in Food, Pharma, Lab or Medical sectors
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SME experience
Personal Attributes
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Practical, organised and reliable
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Strong problem‑solver
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Collaborative and grounded
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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
