Technical Design Lead
19 days ago
Pontefract
Technical Design Lead Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 DOE We’re looking for an experienced Technical Design Lead to join our client's growing business. This is a pivotal role that bridges the gap between the client, the design interface, and what is physically possible to produce with the material remit - for example metals, acrylics. The successful candidate will ensure design concepts are accurately translated into safe, manufacturable, and high-quality technical drawings. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee creation of GA drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly diagrams, and installation guides., • Ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and compliant with UK regulations., • Technical contact for Projects, Production, and external engineers., • Proven experience in technical design or engineering design, • Experience working with design for metal fabrication, • Expert in SolidWorks or AutoCAD (2D essential, 3D beneficial); familiarity with Adobe Illustrator., • Knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, and UK construction regulations (Building Regs, CDM)., • Engineering or Product Design qualification (HNC/HND/degree)., • Competitive salary + performance bonus, • Pension scheme, • Career development opportunities, • 23 days holiday + bank holidays, • Modern, collaborative working environment