CAD & Data Systems Lead

Currently working with AutoCAD, the business is investing in a major upgrade of its CAD capabilities, with the introduction of CADMATIC and SOLIDWORKS systems planned for just after Christmas.

They’re looking for someone who can take the lead on this transition, oversee the implementation and ongoing development of these systems, and help transform how CAD is used across the business.

The Role:

This is a hands-on, technically focused position where you’ll become the go-to person for all things CAD and software related.

You’ll take ownership of the CAD environment, engineering libraries and specialist design software, ensuring everything is configured, maintained and working effectively across the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the technical ownership of the implementation, integration and ongoing development of CADMATIC and SOLIDWORKS.
• Managing and maintaining CAD standards, templates, engineering libraries and software configurations.
• Working with complex 2D drawings, 3D models, assemblies, parts and component libraries.
• Troubleshooting complex CAD and software issues, providing support to Design, Engineering and Production teams.
• Ensuring engineering data, drawings, assemblies and parts lists are accurate, consistent and suitable for manufacturing.
• Developing improved workflows, processes and standards to increase efficiency.
• Supporting the shop floor with CAD-related queries and technical requirements.
• Managing your own workload, priorities and project deadlines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, solving complex technical challenges and having the autonomy to make things happen., We’re looking for someone who is confident taking ownership of their own technical area, comfortable working independently and enjoys being the person others turn to when things get complicated.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Practical experience with SOLIDWORKS.
• Experience administering or managing a CAD environment, rather than simply using CAD as a designer.
• A good understanding of complex assemblies, engineering libraries, templates and CAD standards.
• Experience troubleshooting software and CAD-related challenges.
• A solid understanding of engineering data and file management.
• Ideally, at least 5 years’ experience within marine design engineering.
• A manufacturing, engineering or shipbuilding background.

Particularly advantageous would be:

• Previous experience with CADMATIC.
• Aluminium fabrication or shipbuilding experience.
• Experience with production engineering or work preparation.
• CAD automation, configuration or integration between different CAD systems.
• Understanding of CNC manufacturing, nesting and fabrication outputs.

• £45,000-£55,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Monday-Friday, office-based position on the Isle of Wight.
• Discounted travel to and from the island.
• Company pension.
• Company healthcare.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Why This Opportunity?

This isn’t a people-management position. It’s an opportunity to own the software, systems and development of your own technical department.

You’ll have considerable autonomy, the opportunity to lead an important software transition and the chance to shape how CAD systems are implemented and used across the business.

You’ll also play a key part in improving processes, supporting the wider engineering team and freeing up valuable time for other technical specialists.

If you enjoy complex modelling, technical problem-solving and having the freedom to improve the way things are done, this could be exactly the challenge you’ve been looking for!