Blatchford

About the Company

We are a multi-award winning manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. We combine clinical expertise and pioneering innovation to redefine mobility.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenging possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the health and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Blatchford

Job Title

Computer Aided Design Technician

Job Description

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.
Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Technician/Draftsperson to be a key member of the Change Management process by actioning requests within the business to update technical documentation.

This role is offered on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract basis.

The Role

As CAD Technician/Draftsperson, you will provide specialist engineering support involving machining processes and process control for new and existing components.

Key duties:

Updating technical documentation as per Change Requests.
Creating 3-D models via change process
Establishing a clear priority list of changes that align to production output and any new part introduction process
Ensuring the Implementation and validation of a given change request
Identifying areas for improvement in the process for updating technical documentation
Liaising with R&D to determine the need for additional V&V (Verification & Validation) for applicable Change Requests.
Coordinating Production Engineering to review and implement appropriate actions because of Change Requests

What are we looking for?
Key Skills:

HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Experience in a previous role involving updating drawings via CAD / CAM
SolidWorks Modelling experience.
Experience of Change Management systems
Strong communicator with good interpersonal and analytical skills.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work as part of a team and or independently with minimum support.
Ability to manage changing priorities adapting to multiple projects at the same time.

What can we offer you?

Highly competitive salary.
25 days holiday (rising with service)
Option to purchase additional annual leave.
Pension.
Death in service.
Discounted shopping and leisure activities.
Health cash plan.
Cycle to work scheme.

Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the CAD Technician/Draftsperson opportunity, please apply now!

Basingstoke, United Kingdom

On site

31-03-2025