CAD Design & Teaching Technician

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Extensive, demonstrable experience in the practical application of CAD systems within an engineering, design, teaching, or project-based environment
• Advanced knowledge of CAD principles, standards, drawing practice, and data management
• Proven ability to design and develop components, mechanisms, and assemblies for functional prototypes and project outcomes
• Experience of rapid prototyping and fabrication processes, such as additive manufacturing and machining
• Experience of delivering CAD related teaching, training, workshops, or structured technical support in an educational or professional context
• Thorough and up‑to‑date understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to CAD supported design, prototyping, and workshop activity, including experience of risk assessment 

Desirable

• Experience working across multiple disciplines, programmes, or project teams
• Knowledge of industry practice relevant to digital design, manufacture, and prototyping
• Experience contributing to strategic, cross functional, or service development initiatives

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population. 

We hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. 

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

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