CAD Designer

ZipRecruiter; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior CAD Designer to join their Hull & Outfit team in Barrow in Furness. This role offers the chance to work on innovative designs for the defence sector, contributing to the creation of cutting-edge technologies. You will collaborate with a talented team, ensuring the successful design and production of intricate models and drawings. With a supportive environment and flexible working options, this position is ideal for those looking to make an impact in a high-stakes industry. If you have a passion for design and a background in high hazard environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension scheme

Relocation package

Flexible working pattern

25 holiday days plus bank holidays

Shared Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Ill Health Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in design roles, especially in high hazard industries.
• Proficient in CAD packages, particularly FORAN, NX, and Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce 3D models of the primary structure of boats.
• Create 2D drawings to support manufacturing and production teams.
• Collaborate with team members to improve product design.

Skills

CAD Packages

FORAN

NX

Solidworks

Design experience in high hazard industries

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior CAD Designer

Salary: up to £37,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Barrow in Furness

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Senior CAD Designer. The role will be based in Barrow in Furness and requires the successful candidate to be on site 5 days per week. Flexible working hours are available.

They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Joining the Hull & Outfit team, you will be surrounded and supported by other Designers such as Principal Designers, Assistant Project Leaders and Project Leaders to ensure you are supported and set up for success in your new role with us. The specialised teams within the overall design team include but are not limited to: Seating, Penetrations, Eye plates, Primary Structure, Hull Mechanics.

Main Responsibilities:

• Working on the design and production of the 3D model of the whole boat primary structure
• Producing 2D drawing outputs to support the manufacturing and production teams in product build and delivery
• Collaborating as a team, sharing best practice and improving our product and design

Benefits:

• Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
• Relocation package available
• Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
• 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
• Shared Incentive Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary
• Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary

About You:

• Previous experience within a design role with a background from a high hazard industry such as Civil, Structures, Marine, Oil & Gas Environment / background
• Ability to use CAD Packages, particularly FORAN, NX and / or Solidworks
• Knowledge of techniques, processes and tools for large scale detailed designs of platforms, assemblies, systems and equipment installation

You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

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