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Permanent

CAD Manager (Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Ashford
money-bag £45000 - £50000/annum Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Bonu
Posted: 22 May 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 21 June 2026
Ref: 225150896

CAD Manager (Manufacturing)

-45,000 - -50,000 + Training + Bonus + Progression + 33 Days Holiday + 7% Pension + Mon-Fri

Ashford

Are you a CAD Manager with a manufacturing background looking to join a rapidly expanding business, where you will lead a small team and play a key role in delivering large-scale projects for a range of high-profile clients, while benefiting from clear progression opportunities into senior management positions?

In this role, you will oversee a close-knit CAD team, managing workloads and coordinating bespoke fabrication projects from concept through to completion. You will be responsible for reviewing and approving technical drawings, maintaining the drawing register, contributing to R&D initiatives and developing new product designs, while also providing ongoing technical guidance and support to the wider team.

With over 40 years of industry experience, this company is a well-established and highly regarded manufacturer of bespoke equipment within the building services sector. Known for their commitment to quality and innovation, they have grown into a market leader and continue to expand their operations and capabilities.

This opportunity would suit a CAD Manager with AutoCAD experience who is looking to progress within a growing business that offers long-term development into more senior leadership positions.

The Role

  • Lead and support a small CAD team in the successful delivery of bespoke manufacturing projects
  • Review, check and approve technical drawings and designs
  • Contribute to research and development projects, including the creation of new designs
  • Work closely with production teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
  • Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm and Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (39 hours per week)

The Person

  • CAD Manager or similar
  • Experience with AutoCAD
  • Manufacturing background

Reference number BBBH 25405a

AutoCAD, CAD, Design, Team Leader, Supervisor, Manager, Projects, Drawing, Review, Fabrication, Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, Engineer, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Folkestone, Dover

If you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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