CAD Design & Teaching TechnicianUniversity

The Role

Newcastle University is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled CAD Design & Teaching Technician to join its dynamic School of Engineering. This exciting role will place you at the heart of engineering education, innovation and student success, acting as the school's lead specialist for Computer Aided Design (CAD), digital design standards and prototyping support.

The CAD Specialist (Design, Prototyping & Teaching Support) would provide institution wide specialist leadership and hands on delivery in Computer Aided Design (CAD) to support teaching, student projects, and applied research within the School of Engineering. Acting as the primary point of contact for CAD related matters, shape standards, capability, and good practice while also delivering advanced design, prototyping, and fabrication support for complex student and research projects across all stages.

We are looking for a candidate with substantial experience in CAD systems, engineering design and prototype development, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and be passionate about supporting learning and innovation. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape technical capability across the School, influence future engineers, and contribute to Newcastle University's reputation for excellence in engineering education and applied research.

For informal enquiries, please contact Christopher Brown, Technical Operations Manager, by email: [email protected]. The position is full-time and offered on an open-ended basis.

At Newcastle University we are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment. For further details about Newcastle University please visit our information page at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/about.

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.