CAD Operative

Newton Aycliffe

Overview:

The CAD Operator is responsible for creating and updating detailed technical drawings and plans using industry standard CAD software.  This role involves translating design concepts and specifications into precise and accurate visual representations.  The CAD Operator ensures that all drawings comply with relevant standards and regulations and collaborates closely with all team members and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality design documentation.

 

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and scheduling - collaborate with all key stakeholders to understand project timelines and deadlines.  Plan CAD work to align with overall project schedules, ensuring timely completion of drawings and revisions.
• Coordination with design team – maintain regular communication with designers and project managers to ensure that CAD drawings accurately reflect design intent.  Participate in design meetings to stay updated o project changes, requirements and compliance.
• Quality assurance – implement quality control checks to ensure that all CAD drawings are accurate and meet the desired standards.  Review and revise drawings based on feedback from the design team and clients.
• Documentation and file Management – organise and maintain a comprehensive digital archive of all CAD drawings and related documents.  Ensure that all files are named, categorised and stored systematically for easy retrieval and version control. 

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Fully competent in the use of AutoCAD Software
• Experience and competent understanding design processes and prototyping/product development
• Experience in design development
• Collaborative mindset and a strong, supportive team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Innovative thinking
• Problem solving ability
• Effective time management skills

Desired Skills and Experience:

•  Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
  

Job Type:

full-time, permanent