CAD Design Engineer

FINTEC recruit Ltd; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturing business based in Kent is seeking an experienced R&D CAD Design Project Engineering Lead. The role involves developing and testing new products in a laboratory environment while ensuring quality and performance standards. Candidates should have experience with AutoCAD, acoustic, and fire testing, along with a degree related to engineering or science. This position offers a salary around £45,000 plus additional benefits and a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Healthcare

Income protection

Life assurance

Bonus of 10%

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AutoCAD software for designing and interpreting drawings.
• Understanding of Acoustic and Fire testing.
• Experience in a laboratory environment in manufacturing or similar.

Responsibilities

• Development and testing of new products and systems.
• Record testing results and maintain logs/procedures.
• Assist in designing and setting up mechanical testing.

Skills

AutoCAD software

Acoustic testing

Fire testing

Analytical skills

Hands on experience in a laboratory

UK driver’s licence

Education

Degree in a building, science, or engineering-related field

Job description

FINTEC recruit is seeking an R&D CAD Design Project Engineering Lead for our client an international manufacturing business based in Kent, working within a laboratory environment. This is a permanent position, salary negotiable by experience circa £45,000 +10% bonus plus additional benefits which include contributory pension, healthcare, income protection, life assurance and more. Working 37.5 hours per week, hybrid WFH 1 or 2 days per week. Working Monday to Friday 09:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexibility around start finish times. Some travel involved to other company sites within the UK and Europe

Responsibilities:

• Development and testing of new products and systems, ensuring systems meet performance requirements
• Record testing results, create reports, create and maintain logs of these and procedures
• Assist in designing, setting up and mechanical testing within the R&D Team
• Supporting Acoustic, Fire and structural testing, with an understanding of this.
• Contribute to the development of drywall systems to optimise raw material and costs, ensuring quality and consistent performance

Skills and Experience required for the CAD Design Project Engineering Lead

• Knowledge of AutoCAD software for designing and interpreting drawings
• Acoustic and Fire testing experience / understanding
• Hold a degree in a building, science, or engineering-related field
• Hands on experience of working within a laboratory environment within manufacturing or similar, with strong analytical skills
• UK driver’s licence & flexible to travel to other company sites on occasions with the UK & Europe

Full details of the R&D CAD Design Project Engineering Lead is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website