CAD Engineer

Pertemps Dudley West Brom Perms; Dudley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a CAD Engineer for a permanent position in Dudley. The role involves liaising with customers, generating design documents, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have an engineering degree and proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Radan. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a collaborative team and work on innovative products, offering a salary range of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Engagement in innovation

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD (2D) and Radan (2D) is essential.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers to clarify engineering requirements.
• Generate and release design and production data.
• Ensure product quality by checking work and eliminating rework.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Team player

Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD (2D)

Proficiency in Radan (2D)

Education

HND or Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Job description

CAD Engineer – Permanent – £35,000 - £45,000 DOE – Dudley

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers and the Sales team to ensure full clarity on all engineering and specification requirements.
• Generate, check, and release all design and production data, including drawings, specifications, punch press programs, and manufacturing methods.
• Ensure product quality through effective checking of your own and colleagues' work to eliminate rework.
• Operate and continuously improve proficiency with the company's CAD/CAM systems, maintaining accurate and secure design records.
• Optimise material usage and minimise welding processes where possible.
• Define and document production processes, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support production teams by developing training materials, self-check procedures, and inspection support to maintain high-quality standards.
• Identify and resolve design and specification issues promptly, ensuring any concessions are properly recorded.
• Contribute to cost control, value engineering, and make or buy decisions.
• Deliver on specific programmes such as product standardisation and process optimisation.
• Maintain design standards and promote best practices in design engineering.
• Review and update parameters within automated design and manufacturing systems to reflect current standards and innovations.
• Collaborate with the Preparation Area team to stay informed about tooling, materials, and machine capabilities.
• Apply value engineering principles to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• HND or Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD (2D) and Radan (2D).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication or copper busbar design is advantageous.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Improved production efficiency (faster, lower cost, consistent quality, and safer).
• Reduced rework and waste.
• Support the development of junior staff to expand team capabilities.

Why Join?

• Work on innovative, precision-engineered products.
• Be part of a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking engineering environment.