Job Description

Orpington, Kent (Office-based) £12.71 per hour 12 week summer internshipAbout the CompanyA global leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality scientific instrumentation and accessories. Supporting industries including pharmaceuticals, chemicals and materials science, known for innovation, precision engineering and continuous product development.The Opportunity We are offering an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented student to join as a CAD Technician Intern. This role will support key engineering change and documentation processes, working closely with Production Engineering, R&D, Quality and Manufacturing teams. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a highly technical manufacturing environment, contributing to real engineering projects and process improvements.Key Responsibilities

• Update and modify technical drawings in line with engineering change controls (including single and multi-level BOMs)
• Review and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accuracy and consistency
• Update or create 3D models and 2D assembly drawings using SolidWorks to support SOPs and production documentation
• Ensure assembly drawings align with controlled product drawings and follow correct revision processes
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies in drawings, SOPs and production practices
• Produce clear technical visualisations to support work instructions and documentation
• Maintain drawing revision control and documentation integrity
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across design, documentation and manufacturing processes

• Studying a degree in Engineering, Product Design or a related discipline
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (assemblies, configurations and drawing generation)
• Understanding of manufacturing or process engineering environments
• Experience creating 3D models, 2D drawings and technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Confidence interpreting and communicating technical information
• Familiarity with document control systems (e.g. PDM) is advantageous
• Technical writing experience (e.g. SOPs or test protocols) is desirable