CAD Design Engineer

Euro-projects Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a CAD Design Engineer to join their innovative team in Leicester. This role offers the opportunity to manage the design process from concept to commissioning, ensuring that all designs meet client specifications. Candidates should have a solid background in mechanical engineering, particularly with medium-sized fabrications and sheet metal structures. The position provides a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact project success. If you are passionate about design and engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Working Hours

Early Finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience in managing design from specification to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage design process from concept to commissioning.
• Design and produce detailed mechanical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Liaise with production teams and clients for project updates.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D & 3D

Mechanical Engineering

Medium Fabrications

Sheet Metal Structures

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

CAD Design Engineer, £40K - £45K, Leicester, Leicestershire

• £40,000 to £45,000 salary guide + pension + 25 days holiday

• Flexible working hours and an earlier finish on a Friday available.

• Market leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of purpose-built equipment

• Do you have experience with medium-sized fabrications and sheet metal structures?

• AutoCAD 2D & 3D experience

Are you a CAD Draughtsperson, Project Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, or CAD Engineer passionate about delivering designs of medium-sized fabrications and sheet metal structures?

Your background as a CAD Design Engineer:

• Your background could be varied but should include a solid understanding of mechanical engineering, along with experience in medium fabrications and sheet metal structures.

• Experience of taking a customer order from a specification to full manufacturing drawings, procurement responsibilities, and production support where necessary.

• You will hold a relevant qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a similar engineering discipline.

CAD Design Engineer responsibilities:

• Managing the design process from concept to commissioning, ensuring all aspects meet client specifications.

• Designing and producing detailed mechanical drawings using AutoCAD (2D & 3D) and occasionally SolidWorks.

• Liaising directly with production teams and clients to provide updates, resolve issues, and ensure smooth project progress.

• Ensuring designs are structurally sound.

This job is commutable from Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicester, Ashby de-la Zouch, Kegworth, Castle Donnington, Nottingham, Derby.

To apply please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract, and interim vacancies.

"Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days, your application on this occasion has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply."

This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specializing in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.