CAD Design Engineer

Cameron; Chesterton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established engineering firm in the UK is seeking a CAD Design Engineer to join their team. You will be responsible for developing designs for thermal processing plants and creating detailed drawings for steel frameworks. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in AutoCAD and experience in structural steel design. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £42,000 per annum, along with benefits such as a pension scheme and flexible working hours.

Benefits

A competitive salary of £40,000 - £42,000 per annum

Company pension scheme

Childcare vouchers and cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working hours

Future benefits including family medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CAD design with a focus on thermal processing plants.
• Ability to produce detailed drawings for frameworks and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs for thermal processing plants.
• Design and produce detailed drawings for steel frameworks.
• Prepare workshop fabrication drawings, including cutting lists.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D

Knowledge of Inventor

Understanding of steel construction techniques

Experience in designing light to medium weight structural steel frameworks

Knowledge of air movement systems

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop conceptual designs for thermal processing plants
• Design and produce detailed drawings for steel frameworks (ovens, dryers, furnaces)
• Design product handling systems to meet customer specifications
• Prepare workshop fabrication drawings, including cutting lists
• Create sales drawings to support tenders and proposals
• Liaise with production teams to ensure accurate project delivery
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D is essential
• Knowledge of Inventor is an advantage
• An understanding of steel construction techniques is beneficial
• Experience in designing light to medium weight structural steel frameworks is desirable
• Knowledge of air movement systems (ductwork, plenums) would be advantageous

Company

Our client is a long-established engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, and installation of industrial ovens, dryers, and furnaces, primarily for the aerospace industry. With over 40 years of experience, they deliver custom-built solutions for a wide range of thermal processing applications, including heating, curing, and cooling, with advanced equipment capable of handling temperatures up to 1300°C. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an additional CAD Design Engineer to support an expanding workload.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of £40,000 - £42,000 per annum
• Company pension scheme
• Childcare vouchers and cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Future benefits include family medical insurance, a company fuel card, and additional holidays