Product Design CAD Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Spacestor have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Autodesk Product Design CAD Technician to join their highly innovative and fast-paced R&D team, who are responsible for designing and launching multiple new products and new enhancement annually. Reporting directly to the Product Development Manager, the role is office based at our HQ in Hemel Hempstead, but we are open to hybrid working discussions.
Who Are Spacestor?
Spacestor are the creators of architectural, space-defining furniture that blends California cool with London design. Our sales team are the key to our dynamic and continued growth. This is a newly created role with the potential to be a key player in our team combining hitting challenging targets and being a part of the strategy development of this area.
Role Mission
Supporting the R&S team to develop new, innovative furniture, fasted. Bringing draughtsperson resource to the team to improve the quality of assemblies and drawings, and improve the document control of the models and BOMs of all new products.
Accountabilities:
- Establish yourself as the R&D document controller (using Autodesk Vault) within the first six months
- Successfully create 3D models and 2D part drawings to company standards
- Projects and tasks completed on time and in full including - manufacturing drawings; changes to existing part models; new part and assembly models and other tasks necessary for the product development function
- Attending daily team huddles - ready to report on current opportunities, KPIs and daily activity
Competencies
- High proficiency in CAD software - preferably Inventor
- Fundamental product design knowledge require, ability to alter part models successfully
- Skilled in creating 2D manufacturing drawings, able to follow and develop company drawing templates and standards. Sheet metal, timber and assembly drawing experience desirable
- Understanding manufacturing methods essential in order to make clear and accurate manufacturing drawings
- Understanding of document control and product life cycle management (PLM) principles to successfully control R&D document in Autodesk Vault
- Completing model assemblies, existing part changes, new part modelling and 2d manufacturing drawings to company standards and within set timescales
- Working with design engineers to improve existing parts and drawings, and help see through engineering change requests
- Attention to detail is critical for checking drawings/designs & maintaining document control
- Supporting and guiding the team to ensure all model/drawings are properly controlled and up to standard
- Self-management and Discipline - high personal performance standards, the desire and ability to continuously learn
- Organisation, Planning & Team Management - plan each day, focus on key priorities
- Responsive - keen and eager to respond to the customer and exceed expectations in both speed and quality of response.
- Attention to Detail - produces high quality work with unsparing attention to detail
- Persistence - demonstrates tenacity and willingness to get something done
- Enthusiastic & Realistic - exhibits passion and excitement over work, maintaining a realistic outlook on projects.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience as an R&D document controller? If yes, have you used Autodesk Vault/Inventor?
Experience:
- within the furniture / workplace interiors industry: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Product Design CAD Technician roles across Spacestor's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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