3D CAD Designer / Technician

Job description

Reporting to

Design Analysis Manager

The Company

At Proto Labs, we’re not only one of the fastest growing manufacturing companies in the UK, we’re also the fastest in the world at what we do — so being extraordinary is a way of life. If you are looking for an extraordinary career opportunity, you've come to the right place as we are looking for additional people to join our team.

Proto Labs is the world’s fastest source for custom prototype and low- to mid-volume parts. With our Additive Manufacturing, Firstcut and Protomold services, our speed and versatility lets you take your parts from the very early stages of prototyping all the way up to short-run production of 10,000+ parts — all with one technology-driven, quick-turn company.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team. You will use proprietary software to quote and design Additive Manufactured parts direct from a customer 3D CAD model. You will be responsible for the preparation of stereolithography builds and the operation of Additive Manufacturing prototyping equipment with the objective of producing high quality prototypes and to maintain on time deliveries for customer orders. You will have good communication skills as you will be liaising with various internal departments and occasionally customers regarding their designs. You will have good problem solving skills and be able to engineer solutions to design and manufacturing challenges.

Skills and Experience

• Highly computer literate
• Knowledge of 3D CAD
• Aptitude for rapid prototyping / engineering
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
• High attention to detail is a must
• Problem solving skills

The Candidate

The role will appeal to an individual capable of working in a fast paced environment. Driven to exceed customs expectations at every opportunity, the individual will have the initiative to approach challenges with enthusiasm and the ability to react to rapid changes in prioritisation whilst maintaining a clear focus on the company objectives. Exceptional time management, communication and problems solving skills are a must.

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Daily flexible working plan
• Childcare vouchers
• Excellent working environment

Desired profile

Reporting to

Design Analysis Manager

The Company

At Proto Labs, we’re not only one of the fastest growing manufacturing companies in the UK, we’re also the fastest in the world at what we do — so being extraordinary is a way of life. If you are looking for an extraordinary career opportunity, you've come to the right place as we are looking for additional people to join our team.

Proto Labs is the world’s fastest source for custom prototype and low- to mid-volume parts. With our Additive Manufacturing, Firstcut and Protomold services, our speed and versatility lets you take your parts from the very early stages of prototyping all the way up to short-run production of 10,000+ parts — all with one technology-driven, quick-turn company.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team. You will use proprietary software to quote and design Additive Manufactured parts direct from a customer 3D CAD model. You will be responsible for the preparation of stereolithography builds and the operation of Additive Manufacturing prototyping equipment with the objective of producing high quality prototypes and to maintain on time deliveries for customer orders. You will have good communication skills as you will be liaising with various internal departments and occasionally customers regarding their designs. You will have good problem solving skills and be able to engineer solutions to design and manufacturing challenges.

Skills and Experience

• Highly computer literate
• Knowledge of 3D CAD
• Aptitude for rapid prototyping / engineering
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
• High attention to detail is a must
• Problem solving skills

The Candidate

The role will appeal to an individual capable of working in a fast paced environment. Driven to exceed customs expectations at every opportunity, the individual will have the initiative to approach challenges with enthusiasm and the ability to react to rapid changes in prioritisation whilst maintaining a clear focus on the company objectives. Exceptional time management, communication and problems solving skills are a must.

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Daily flexible working plan
• Childcare vouchers
• Excellent working environment