CAD Design Engineer

Swarco Traffic Holding AG; Melsonby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SWARCO UK in Melsonby, England seeks an experienced CAD Design Engineer to create detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor. You will manage BOMs, apply DFM principles, perform FEA, and develop iLogic automation, collaborating with Electrical Engineers to deliver complete design packages.

The role requires 5+ years CAD design experience in engineering/manufacturing, with strong Vault skills and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• HNC or HND in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a CAD design role in engineering/manufacturing.
• At least 3 years using Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings and applying DFM.
• Experience managing BOMs and CAD data through ERP/PDM.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Vault Professional.
• Experience producing assembly and fabrication drawings.
• Understanding manufacturing processes, tolerances, design constraints.
• Proficient in iLogic and CAD automation.
• Driving licence and right to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and drawings in Inventor.
• Produce manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly drawings.
• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Perform structural analysis using FEA simulations.
• Develop iLogic and CAD automation tools.
• Collaborate with Electrical Design Engineers to deliver packages.
• Prepare drawing sets for approvals and project reviews.
• Assist with production packs and large-scale projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional

Time management

FEA

DFM knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

iLogic

Job description

Location: Melsonby, England, United Kingdom | Full-time | Onsite

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

What you’ll bring

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

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.

SWARCO UK
East Road
DL10 Melsonby

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