CAD Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a skilled CAD Technician / CAD Engineer to produce high-quality technical drawings and CAD models. The position is based in Denham, requiring on-site work initially but transitioning to a hybrid model. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in CAD in engineering environments and expertise in GD&T. The role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £40,000, with potential for more for outstanding candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in CAD within an engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerancing.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive, rail, medical devices, or energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Produce and define high-quality technical drawings and CAD models.
• Apply GD&T to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support engineering teams in developing components and documentation.

Skills

Technical drawing expertise

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

2D and 3D CAD modelling

Knowledge of parametric CAD systems

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

CREO

NX

Job description

Overview

CAD Technician / CAD Engineer – Location: Denham (On-site 5 days/week for first 6 months, then 3 days/week). Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 per year.

We are seeking a skilled CAD Technician / CAD Engineer / Draughtsperson with strong expertise in technical definition, drawing standards, and GD&T. The role will focus heavily on the creation and definition of technical drawings, supported by both 2D and 3D modelling.

Responsibilities

• Produce and define high-quality technical drawings and CAD models.
• Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Work with SolidWorks, CATIA, CREO, NX, or other parametric CAD systems.
• Support engineering teams in developing components, assemblies, and documentation to industry standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in CAD within an engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T / tolerancing.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modelling (parametric systems).
• Familiarity with PMI (Product & Manufacturing Information) is advantageous.
• Background in metal components.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive, rail, medical devices, or energy sectors.
• HVAC experience will not be considered due to differing design/tolerancing requirements.
• Must be able to obtain BPSS clearance (notice period recommended after clearance confirmation).

Offer

• Competitive salary aligned to experience (35k-40k, up to 45k for exceptional candidates).
• Structured hybrid working arrangement (initial 6 months fully on-site in Denham, then 3 days on-site per week).

If you are interested, please apply directly.

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.