CAD Design Technician

Every drawing you produce becomes something real, made in the factory and fitted in a customer’s home. This CAD Design Technician role puts your technical accuracy at the centre of production and lets you shape new products from first sketch to first-off. If you like solving design problems properly and getting them right first time, this is a role where that standard is expected and valued.

As a CAD Design Technician, you will benefit from:

A permanent, full-time position, Monday to Friday A varied role that combines production design with new product development Structured training in 3D/parametric CAD and Building Regulations Time shadowing surveyors, production and installation teams to build all-round product knowledge A real say in choosing and introducing the design and manufacturing software you work with Clear expectations and progress reviews at probation and each stage after As a CAD Design Technician, your responsibilities will include:

Turning surveyors’ measured surveys, site drawings and photos into accurate product and fabrication drawings Producing cut lists, bills of materials, nesting files and CNC-ready outputs for production Checking designs against specifications, building regulations and installation constraints before they’re released Resolving design queries from the factory and installers, with revised drawings kept under clear version control Taking new product concepts through CAD design to prototype or first-off Writing and maintaining technical documentation, including work instructions, assembly guides and installation manuals As a CAD Design Technician, your experience will include:

Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software for 2D/3D mechanical or structural design (SolidWorks, Inventor or Fusion 360 would be a bonus) Experience converting survey information into product or fabrication drawings, ideally in home improvement, glazing, roofing or windows Hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerances, materials and installation constraints Experience producing cut lists, BOMs, nesting or CNC outputs A relevant qualification such as an HNC, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in engineering, design or CAD, or equivalent experience A sharp eye for detail and the confidence to work closely with surveyors, factory staff and installers If you want a CAD Design Technician role where your precision protects quality and your ideas help shape new products, this is a chance to build real specialist expertise. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh Hill at Rubicon for more information.

While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made