Cad Designer

RemoteWorker UK; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global defence and aerospace company as a Senior CAD Designer in Barrow-in-Furness. This role offers the chance to work on innovative designs for complex structures, collaborating with a talented team of professionals. You'll be responsible for creating detailed 3D models and 2D drawings that support manufacturing processes. With flexible working hours and a variety of benefits, including an enhanced pension scheme and generous holiday allowance, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for design and a background in high hazard industries, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined

Relocation package available

Flexible start and finish times

25 holiday days plus bank holidays

Shared Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance (6 x salary)

Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in design roles within high hazard industries like Marine or Oil & Gas.
• Proficient in CAD packages, especially FORAN, NX, and Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce 3D models of the boat's primary structure.
• Create 2D drawings to support manufacturing and production.

Skills

Design experience in high hazard industries

Collaboration and teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Design

Tools

FORAN

NX

Solidworks

Job description

Job Title: Senior CAD Designer

Salary: up to £36,000 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.

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:

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

Benefits:

1. Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
2. Relocation package available
3. Flexible start and finish times
4. 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
5. Shared Incentive Plan
6. Employee Assistance Programme
7. Cycle to Work Scheme
8. Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary
9. Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary

About You:

1. Previous experience within a design role with a background from a high hazard industry such as Civil, Structures, Marine, Oil & Gas Environment / background
2. Ability to use CAD Packages, particularly FORAN, NX and / or Solidworks
3. 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.