CAD & Data Systems Lead - Wight Shipyard Company

Job Posted: 7 October 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Competitive
• Industries: Engineering Manufacturing Marine

We are looking for an experienced CAD & Data Systems Lead to take ownership of the company's CAD environment, engineering libraries and specialist design software supporting the design and building of aluminium vessels. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for the integration of SOLIDWORKS and CADMATIC, covering 2D and 3D design, part and component libraries, CAD standards, templates, assemblies, parts lists, software configuration and engineering data.

Acting as the internal technical specialist, you will support Design, Engineering and Production teams, resolve complex CAD and software issues, and identify opportunities to improve design processes and efficiency. A key focus will be ensuring 2D drawings, 3D models, assemblies and parts lists are accurate, consistent, well-structured and suitable for downstream manufacturing and vessel construction, while developing practical standards and workflows that support the business.

Essential:

• Strong practical experience with SOLIDWORKS.
• Experience managing or administering a CAD environment rather than simply using CAD as a designer.
• Strong understanding of assemblies, libraries, templates and CAD standards.
• Experience troubleshooting CAD/software issues.
• Good understanding of engineering data and file management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support engineers and designers.
• A methodical approach to maintaining standards and libraries.
• Manufacturing/ Shipbuilding background.

Desirable:

• Experience with CADMATIC.
• Aluminium fabrication experience.
• Experience with production engineering or work preparation.
• Experience creating and maintaining CAD libraries.
• Experience with CAD automation or configuration.
• Understanding of CNC manufacturing, nesting and fabrication outputs.
• Experience integrating or exchanging information between different CAD systems

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and open to negotiation
• 20 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Discounted travel
• Cycle to Work Scheme