CAD Design Engineer

SWARCO ITS; Melsonby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SWARCO ITS is seeking an experienced CAD Design Engineer to join the Melsonby team. You will develop high-quality electro‑mechanical product designs and produce detailed 3D models, drawings and BOMs using Autodesk Inventor, collaborating with Electrical Design Engineers and cross‑functional teams.

You will maintain CAD data in Vault, perform FEA-based analyses, and develop design automation with iLogic, delivering packages on project timelines and contributing to continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• HNC or HND in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years CAD Design experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• 3+ years Autodesk Inventor experience.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and applying DFM.
• Experience managing Bills of Materials with ERP/PDM.
• Strong Autodesk Vault Professional knowledge.
• Experience producing assembly and fabrication drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Right to work in the UK and Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Produce manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly drawings and complete drawing packages.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Conduct structural analysis using FEA simulations.
• Develop and program iLogic functions and other design automation tools.
• Collaborate with Electrical Design Engineers to deliver complete design packages.
• Maintain CAD data with Autodesk Vault and handle version control.
• Prepare production packs and support large-scale engineering projects.
• Support project model reviews and document archives.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in design processes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

HNC or HND in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault Professional

iLogic

Job description

Company Description

At SWARCO, we design and deliver innovative traffic management and intelligent transport solutions that keep communities moving safely and efficiently. We are looking for an experienced CAD Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Melsonby, where you will play a key role in developing high-quality electro‑mechanical product designs that support our manufacturing and project delivery teams.

Location

Melsonby

What you'll do

As a CAD Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing and maintaining detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation using Autodesk Inventor. Working closely with Electrical Design Engineers and cross‑functional teams, you will ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and delivered to project timescales.

• Creating detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Producing manufacturing drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings and complete drawing packages.
• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Carrying out structural analysis using FEA simulations.
• Developing and programming iLogic functions and other design automation tools.
• Working with Autodesk Vault to manage product data and version control.
• Collaborating with Electrical Design Engineers to deliver complete design packages.
• Producing drawing sets for product approvals and supporting project model reviews.
• Maintaining CAD document archives and supporting project close‑out activities.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across design processes and documentation.
• Supporting production by preparing production packs and assisting with large‑scale engineering projects.

What we're looking for

You'll be a motivated and detail‑oriented engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and working collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing and production. You'll be able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of accuracy in everything you produce.

Profile

Essential

• HNC or HND in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a CAD Design role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years’ experience using Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and applying Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.
• Experience managing Bills of Materials and CAD data through ERP/PDM systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Vault Professional.
• Experience producing assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, layouts and detailed component drawings.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances and design constraints.
• Extensive experience using and programming Autodesk iLogic and other CAD automation functions.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience carrying out Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of structural design principles.
• Experience supporting product lifecycle management processes.
• Continuous improvement experience within an engineering environment.

Benefits

Why join SWARCO? At SWARCO, you'll be joining a global business that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop your career while working on products that make a real difference to road users across the UK and beyond.

Values

• Agility
• Reliability & Trust
• Passion
• Innovation
• Cooperation

SWARCO is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity. No agencies please. We work exclusively with our approved recruitment partners for any assistance required with our roles.

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