Full job description
Orpington, Kent (Office-based) | £12.71 per hour | 12 week summer internship

About the Company
A 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
Skills & Experience
*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

This role is office-based in Orpington, Kent, so the ability to commute is essential.