CAD Technician

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Technician to be a key member of the Change Management process by actioning requests within the business to update technical documentation.

This role is offered on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract basis.

The Role

As CAD Technician, you will provide specialist engineering support involving machining processes and process control for new and existing components. 

Key duties:

• Updating technical documentation as per Change Requests.
• Creating 3-D models via change process
• Establishing a clear priority list of changes that align to production output and any new part introduction process
• Ensuring the Implementation and validation of a given change request
• Identifying areas for improvement in the process for updating technical documentation
• Liaising with R&D to determine the need for additional V&V (Verification & Validation) for applicable Change Requests.
• Coordinating Production Engineering to review and implement appropriate actions because of Change Requests

What are we looking for?

Key Skills: 

• HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in a previous role involving updating drawings via CAD / CAM 
• SolidWorks Modelling experience.
• Experience of Change Management systems 

• Strong communicator with good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work as part of a team and or independently with minimum support.

• Ability to manage changing priorities adapting to multiple projects at the same time.

What can we offer you?

• Highly competitive salary.

• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pension.
• Death in service.
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities.
• Health cash plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.

• Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the CAD Technician opportunity, please apply now!

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