CAD Design Engineer

Job Summary

You will be fulfilling both design engineering and documentation control functions. You will have a good understanding of engineering drawing and drawing office practices, matched with a wide knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering materials. The ability to adapt and apply proven principles and formulas to engineering problems is vital.

You will work Monday-Thursday with week 1 Friday off and week 2 Friday working 4 hours. The working hours are flexible starting between 07:00-09:00 and finishing between 16:15-18:15 Monday-Thursday, same start time on the Friday worked but finishing between 11:00-13:00.

• Using Solid Works 3D package. Design and develop sheet metal designs
• Using Driveworks 3D package to maintain and improve existing programs, and to develop new programs for existing and new products within the business.
• Produce detail manufacturing documentation using 2 and 3D CAD. Consult with peers to resolve design or general drawing office problems.
• Able to design electrical systems (simple) including component planning and selection. Hazardous area experience would be an advantage.
• Review and analyse specifications, standards, drawings, ideas and related data to assess factors affecting a design
• Occasional FEA and Flow in 3D cad and analyse results.
• Modify and revise existing designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems and cost.
• Creating Parts and Boms Inside a MRP system.
• Co‑operation with colleagues to support the business needs
• Carry out other tasks as requested by management.

• A proven track record working with sheet metal in Solid Works is essential
• Minimum 5 years mechanical drawing & design experience (which can include time spent at university)
• 5 GCSE's (A-C) must include English, Maths and a Maths based Science subject
• Minimum HNC qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline
• The ability to identify and solve engineering problem before they reach the end customers
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Proven knowledge of engineering materials and processes
• Able to work with one or more people/teams
• Proven problem solving skills and strong attention to detail and clarity
• Project leadership skills
• Good organisation skills

• 22.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Every other Friday off. The Friday you do work is a half day
• Life Insurance - 4 x salary
• Pension
• EAP

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