CAD Design Engineer – Switchgear & Enclosures (SolidWorks)

Staffbase Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Our client is an established engineering business specializing in the design and manufacture of electrical switchgear and related equipment. Staffbase Recruitment has been appointed to recruit for the CAD Design Engineer position in the Nottingham area.

The role involves developing mechanical designs, 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings for switchgear, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture and testing. Hours are 37.5 per week with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Holds a BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience producing 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings for switchgear or similar equipment.
• Good understanding of tolerances, materials and manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication and machining.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
• Design switchgear enclosures and operating mechanisms.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to meet functional, safety and installation requirements.
• Liaise with production, quality, testing, customers and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Participate in design reviews and support prototype manufacture and testing.
• Maintain accurate drawings and technical documentation.
• Manage design tasks to meet project deadlines and contribute to improvements.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Education

BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Our client is an established engineering business specializing in the design and manufacture of electrical switchgear and related equipment. Staffbase Recruitment has been appointed to recruit for the CAD Design Engineer position in the Nottingham area.

The role involves developing mechanical designs, 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings for switchgear, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture and testing. Hours are 37.5 per week with a competitive salary and benefits.