CAD Design Engineer

Job Description

CAD Design Engineer

Location: Melsonby

What you'll do

As a CAD Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing and maintaining detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation using Autodesk Inventor. Working closely with Electrical Design Engineers and cross-functional teams, you will ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and delivered to project timescales.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Producing manufacturing drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings and complete drawing packages.
• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Carrying out structural analysis using FEA simulations.
• Developing and programming iLogic functions and other design automation tools.
• Working with Autodesk Vault to manage product data and version control.
• Collaborating with Electrical Design Engineers to deliver complete design packages.
• Producing drawing sets for product approvals and supporting project model reviews.
• Maintaining CAD document archives and supporting project close-out activities.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across design processes and documentation.
• Supporting production by preparing production packs and assisting with large-scale engineering projects.

What we're looking for

You'll be a motivated and detail-oriented engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and working collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing and production. You'll be able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of accuracy in everything you produce.

Qualifications

What you'll bring

Essential

• HNC or HND in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a CAD Design role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years' experience using Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and applying Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.
• Experience managing Bills of Materials and CAD data through ERP/PDM systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Vault Professional.
• Experience producing assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, layouts and detailed component drawings.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances and design constraints.
• Extensive experience using and programming Autodesk iLogic and other CAD automation functions.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience carrying out Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of structural design principles.
• Experience supporting product lifecycle management processes.
• Continuous improvement experience within an engineering environment.

Additional Information

Why join SWARCO?

At SWARCO, you'll be joining a global business that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop your career while working on products that make a real difference to road users across the UK and beyond.

Our values underpin everything we do:

• Agility
• Reliability & Trust
• Passion
• Innovation
• Cooperation

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process and employment. No agencies please. We work exclusively with our approved recruitment partners for any assistance required with our roles

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Compensation: 35000 to 45000 (GBP) (YEARLY)