CAD Engineer
Salary
38000 Annual
Our client is a leading manufacturing company based in Newcastle under Lyme. They are constantly growing through innovation and are seeking a CAD Engineer to join their team. Job Description: As a CAD Engineer, you will be responsible for creating accurate and timely 3D CAD drawings for both standard and bespoke products, ensuring that all customer-specific requirements are precisely met. Duties for the CAD Engineer will include:
- Produce accurate and timely 3D CAD drawings for both standard and bespoke products
- Ensure all technical drawings fully meet customer-specific requirements and are suitable for efficient, high-quality manufacturing.
- Act as a key contributor to the processing of daily customer orders, translating specifications into manufacturable designs.
- Support engineering design changes and contribute to continuous improvement in product quality and consistency.
- As the CAD Engineer, you will participate in the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, including the creation of 3D models, technical drawings, and supporting documentation for new product launches.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, including production, quality, planning, sales, and R&D, to ensure practical, cost-effective, and compliant solutions.
- Contribute to the standardisation and optimisation of internal drawing practices, templates, and design workflows.
- Assist in maintaining a reliable and structured design data management system, ensuring design accuracy and traceability.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by addressing NCRs and updating documentation accordingly.
- Assist in developing installation manuals and production documentation.
- Proven experience in a CAD design or engineering role within a manufacturing or construction-related industry.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent).
- An understanding of DriveWorks would be advantageous.
- Experience producing bespoke manufacturing drawings and order-specific configurations.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and customer requirements.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organisational skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.