CAD Engineering Lead Tamworth Up to £40,000 DOE

SF Recruitment are recruiting for a CAD Engineering Lead to join our established manufacturing client. They are seeking an experienced Engineer to lead a team of 2-3 employees and oversee the technical design and documentation processes for their manufacturing operations. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, requiring strong CAD skills, attention to detail, and the ability to bridge engineering, sales, and production functions. This role would suit an experienced CAD Engineer looking for a step up or an already experienced design manager looking to take a step back.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership - Lead and develop a team of 2-3 design engineers/technicians/draughtsmen - Provide technical guidance, training, and performance management - Coordinate workload distribution and ensure deadlines are met - Foster a collaborative environment focused on quality and continuous improvement

Design & Documentation - Generate accurate CAD drawings for customer-specific orders - Ensure all technical drawings meet industry standards and customer specifications - Maintain design standards and drawing templates - Review and approve technical documentation produced by team members

Technical Review & Quality Assurance - Perform comprehensive technical reviews of Sales Orders against...