CAD Engineer (f/m/d)

Hug Engineering; Magdeburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office 2 days/week

Free parking

Good public transport connections

Job summary

Hug Engineering in Magdeburg is seeking a CAD design engineer with a strong background in mechanical design of exhaust aftertreatment systems. You will generate project-specific layouts, approval and production drawings, and serve as the primary CAD support contact on Magdeburg projects.

You will collaborate with steelwork suppliers, support sales, project management, purchasing, quality, and service, and lead development projects within a collaborative, international team.

Qualifications

• Degree in CAD or mechanical engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of professional CAD design experience.
• Experience with steelwork design and welding constructions.
• Proficient in 3D CAD; Autodesk Inventor is advantageous.
• Familiar with PDM/PLM and BOM management.
• Autonomy, reliability and teamwork are essential.
• German and English written/spoken skills; Italian or Dutch is a plus.
• Willingness to travel ~5%.

Responsibilities

• Technical responsibility for the mechanical design of exhaust aftertreatment systems.
• Generation of project-specific layout, approval and production drawings.
• Primary point of contact for CAD support on projects managed in Magdeburg.
• Regular collaboration with steelwork suppliers.
• Technical support of sales, project management, purchasing, quality, and service.
• Initiate and manage development projects and actively participate in project teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and guidelines (UL, ASME, AWS, DIN, EN, ISO, …).
• Contribute to product development and product standardization efforts.
• Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis/ Hazard and Operability analysis

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

PDM/PLM knowledge

Steelwork design

Autodesk Inventor

Teamwork & communication

Autonomy

German & English language skills

Education

Degree in CAD/ mechanical engineering or comparable

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

PDM/PLM

Job description

• Technical responsibility for the mechanical design of exhaust aftertreatment systems
• Generation of project-specific layout, approval and production drawings
• Primary point of contact for CAD support on projects managed in Magdeburg
• Regular collaboration with steelwork suppliers
• Technical support of sales, project management, purchasing, quality, and service
• Initiate and manage development projects and actively participate in project teams
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and guidelines (UL, ASME, AWS, DIN, EN, ISO, …)
• Contribute to product development and product standardization efforts
• Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis/ Hazard and Operability analysis

YOUR PROFILE

• Successfully completed degree as CAD/ mechanical engineer or comparable
• At least 5 years of professional experience as CAD design engineer
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software for mechanical design; experience in Autodesk Inventor is an advantage
• Familiarity with PDM/PLM and structured BOM management
• Relevant experience in steelwork design, in particular welding constructions
• High degree of autonomy and reliability
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Hands‑on mentality and a structured and methodical way of working
• Good written and spoken skills in German and English, Italian or Dutch is an advantage
• Available to travel approximately 5%

YOUR CHANCES

• Direct transfer of responsibility in a wide range of projects and freedom to drive them
• Leading steelwork design from the concept phase until production and commissioning
• Collaborative and international working environment in a young and dynamic team
• New work environment (e.g., flexible working hours, home office (2 days/week for full-time employees), good public transport connections and free parking, 40 hours/week)