Automotive Factory Layout Engineer (2D AutoCAD)

Arden White Limited; Hethel; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Arden White invites applications for a Manufacturing Layout Engineer to create, develop and maintain accurate factory layouts and CAD drawings at our Norfolk site. You will support projects from concept through to final as-built documentation, optimising space, process flow and equipment integration.

This is a full-time on-site role with fixed-term contract terms in the UK automotive sector.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automotive or Design Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong AutoCAD capability, particularly 2D drafting and manufacturing layout development.
• Experience creating and maintaining factory, engineering or manufacturing layouts.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create, update and control 2D manufacturing layouts using AutoCAD.
• Develop concept, feasibility and detailed layouts for production lines, workstations, machinery, tooling, logistics areas and supporting facilities.
• Optimise layouts for process flow, operator movement, material flow, ergonomics, maintenance access, safety and space utilisation.
• Complete site surveys, validate existing drawings and translate physical measurements into accurate CAD layouts.
• Integrate supplier equipment drawings, identify clashes or space constraints and support installation or relocation activities.
• Maintain master factory layouts, drawing revisions and final as-built documentation.
• Work with engineering, production, logistics, facilities, maintenance, health and safety teams, and external suppliers.
• Provide layout information for project reviews, feasibility assessments and investment decisions.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D drafting

Factory layout development

Reading engineering drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Arden White invites applications for a Manufacturing Layout Engineer to create, develop and maintain accurate factory layouts and CAD drawings at our Norfolk site. You will support projects from concept through to final as-built documentation, optimising space, process flow and equipment integration.

This is a full-time on-site role with fixed-term contract terms in the UK automotive sector.