CAD Designer – Steel Fabrication & 3D Modeling

Northern Industries Group; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced CAD Designer to join their design team. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating high-quality drawings and 3D models for bespoke projects. Ideal applicants will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in sheet metal fabrication and be proficient in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a variety of employee benefits including a pension scheme and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Advanced user of AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor with strong 3D modelling skills.
• In-depth understanding of steel & sheet metal design principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to balance innovation and compliance.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed fabrication drawings & 3D models using AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor.
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs) & ensure accuracy in parts lists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information & project specifications.
• Attend internal & external project design meetings.
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications & quality standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

3D modelling

Problem-solving

Technical drawings understanding

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced CAD Designer to join their design team. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating high-quality drawings and 3D models for bespoke projects. Ideal applicants will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in sheet metal fabrication and be proficient in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a variety of employee benefits including a pension scheme and generous holiday leave.