Job Description

Date Posted: 22 August 2025

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Competitive salary commencing at £35,000 annually

Position Summary

We are looking for a skilled SolidWorks Designer to join our manufacturing team. You will create, modify, and manage precise 3D models and 2D technical drawings for production, assembly, and installation. Working closely with the Quality Manager and production teams, you will ensure designs meet functional requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and industry standards.

Company Description

Priorclave is a leading UK manufacturer of Laboratory Autoclaves and research-grade sterilizers, serving industries such as food, drink, dairy, pharmaceutical, agricultural and education. Based in London, Priorclave offers a comprehensive range of energy-efficient autoclaves in various formats and chamber sizes from 40 to over 850 Litres. Since its foundation in 1988, Priorclave has grown to achieve a global presence due to its superior build quality and reliable sterilizing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and manage 3D models and detailed 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Convert concepts, sketches, and engineering data into manufacturing-ready designs.
• Apply tolerances, GD&T, and material specifications accurately in all drawings.
• Produce and maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs) and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve design for manufacturability.
• Review and check drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Support and document design changes in coordination with the production and quality team.
• Liaise with suppliers to communicate design intent and resolve fabrication issues.
• Follow company, industry, and regulatory design standards (e.g., ISO, BS, ASME).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for design and production processes.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SolidWorks Designer or similar CAD design role in manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (Parts, Assemblies, Drawings, Sheet Metal, Weldments).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.
• Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings to international standards.
• Knowledge of metals and other common manufacturing materials.
• Attention to detail with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field ().

Desirable

• Experience with SolidWorks PDM or other data management systems.
• Some knowledge of pressure vessel codes, welding symbols, and fabrication standards.
• Familiarity with FEA or other simulation tools within SolidWorks.

Company Benefits

• Salary - £35000+ DEO per annum
• Holidays - 23 days per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 25 days per year plus bank holidays after 5 years of continuous employments.
• Private healthcare - Available to join the company plan after one year of continuous employment. Ability to add family members and a subsidised rate.
• Bereavement leave benefit.
• Sick pay - Contractual sick pay days after one year of continuous employment, these increase year on year for a further 3 years.

Ability to commute/relocate

• Thamesmead SE2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• SolidWorks: 1 year ()

• English (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/08/2025

Reference ID: Draftsman