Technical Manager - CAD Specialist

Are you a skilled Technical Manager with a strong background in CAD and experience in shoe manufacturing? We're looking for a dynamic professional to join a forward-thinking engineering team in Northampton.

As the Technical Manager the key Requirements:

• Expertise in CAD systems.
• Proven experience in the shoe manufacturing industry.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Using our CAD system, develop new or update existing patterns.
• Create and revise technical specifications and work tickets.
• Work with the production team to engineer new styles including development of components, best production routines, etc,
• Work on continuous improvement across the factory with a detailed action plan including formalisation of new methods, creation / updating of quality standards and control of implementation of technical changes.
• Support the Sales Director on the build of new ranges for seasonal collections or customer's own collections.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance of footwear development with key retail partners and Distributors.
• Implement an improved system for maintaining and updating the product library.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead innovative projects, streamline processes, and make a real impact in a growing company.

If this sounds like your next step, or you know someone who'd be a great fit, please get in touch or apply.