CAD Technician Lead

Job description

Summary and Purpose The CAD Lead Technician is responsible for overseeing the accurate translation of templates into detailed technical drawings using CAD software, ensuring production readiness and compliance with all manufacturing standards. In addition to core CAD responsibilities, the role provides technical leadership within the CAD team—supporting, mentoring, and guiding technicians to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across all outputs. The CAD Lead Technician plays a key role in driving Right First Time (RFT) performance, OTIF targets, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also involves managing escalations relating to templating irregularities, coordinating with internal departments and external suppliers, and ensuring that all product data, specifications, and communications are accurate and effectively controlled. The department operates to a CAD priority work queue based on ex-works manufacturing dates. The CAD Lead Technician is accountable for supporting workload planning, prioritisation, and performance against KPIs. The post holder must ensure full compliance with company safety standards, policies, and procedures, while promoting a culture of...