Job Description

Job description

About Us

Tickhill Engineering Co Ltd (Haith) are world leaders in the design and manufacture of machinery for handling root crops such as potatoes, carrots, onions, swedes, red beet and many other vegetables.

Job Summary

The role of the CAD Design Technician will involve working under the guidance of the Drawing Office Manager or Project Leader to issue singular machines, or ones which are part of a larger factory line installation. The machines may be standard ones which are configured to the clients' requirements, or bespoke machines designed from the ground up. In addition to machinery the CAD Design Technician will also be involved with the design of structural supports and access gantry around factory lines.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Produce mechanical component drawings Produce mechanical assembly drawings Produce structural steelwork drawings Produce 3D models Produce BOMs Liaise with other departments, sales, production, site installation etc to resolve issues. Attend site when required to assist with site surveying

Required Experience, Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum of a HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline 3D CAD, Autodesk Inventor is preferred but other similar 3D CAD packages will be considered e.g. SolidWorks, Solid Edge etc. Mechanical engineering knowledge Structural engineering knowledge Knowledge of manufacturing processes Microsoft Office

Experience in the below areas would be advantageous:

Knowledge of PDM software preferably Autodesk Vault 2D AutoCAD Hydraulics and pneumatics system design Machinery design Material and mechanical handling Fluid system design e.g. flumes, piping and specifying pumps Civil engineering FEA Hand calculations Site surveying iLogic programming Knowledge of iParts and iAssemblies

Benefits

20 days annual holiday, Bank Holidays and long service scheme. Extra day holiday for your birthday. Pension contribution scheme.
To apply, please forward your current CV and outline your availability and salary expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/09/2025
Reference ID: Haith - CAD Engineer