CAD Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a CAD Technician/CAD Engineer to produce high-quality technical drawings and CAD models. The role requires at least 3 years of experience and strong knowledge of GD&T. This position is based in Denham, with an initial on-site requirement followed by a hybrid work schedule. Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per year. Applications are welcome from qualified candidates.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in CAD within an engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T/tolerancing.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modelling.

Responsibilities

• Produce and define high-quality technical drawings and CAD models.
• Support engineering teams in developing components and documentation.

Skills

Technical drawing production

GD&T application

Proficiency in SolidWorks

3D CAD modeling

Knowledge of aerospace standards

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

CREO

NX

Job description

Overview

CAD Technician/CAD Engineer

Location: Denham. On-site 5 days/week for the first 6 months, then 3 days/week. Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year.

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.
• 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.