CAD Engineer

Euro-projects Recruitment Ltd; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Hinckley is seeking a CAD Engineer to support product development through high-quality 3D modelling and 2D drawings. This role offers a variety of tasks in both the office and workshop environments, allowing for hands-on involvement in engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks. The position includes a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

25 days off (+Bank Holidays)

Company-wide bonus (approx’ 5%)

Qualifications

• Proficient in SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Experience in producing 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Strong understanding of engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update 3D models and 2D drawings for products.
• Support the Engineering Change Process with documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering on product improvements.

Skills

Proficient in CAD software – ideally SolidWorks

Experience producing 3D models and 2D technical drawings

Ability to create customer‑facing technical information

Understanding of engineering change processes

Comfortable working in both office and workshop environments

Background in mechanical engineering or similar technical field

Job description

CAD Engineer

Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 | Office & Workshop Based | Monday to Friday

£35,000 salary negotiable plus 8% employer pension contribution, 25 days off (+BHols) & company-wide bonus (approx’ 5%).

We’re looking for a CAD Engineer to join our Engineering team in Hinckley. This CAD Engineer role includes some hands‑on work, so you'll be in both the engineering office and the innovation test workshop, offering a variety of work activities and the chance to see your designs come to life. As a CAD Engineer, you’ll support our current product range through high‑quality 3D modelling and 2D drawing work, playing a key role in the Engineering Change Process and maintaining the accuracy of our technical data systems. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to New Product Development (NPD) projects from time to time.

This is a great opportunity for a Design Engineer or CAD Engineer who enjoys working across both technical design and practical implementation.

Why Join Us?

• Growing business with a market leading product and commitment to technical innovation and people development
• £35,000 salary negotiable. 8% employer pension contribution. 25 days off (+Bank Holidays). Company-wide bonus (approx’ 5%)
• Hands‑on variety – Work across the engineering office and innovation test workshop, seeing your designs through to reality
• Award-winning innovation – Be part of a market‑leading product recognised across UK, European and US markets, with industry awards for export and technical innovation
• Supportive team culture – Join a collaborative and experienced Engineering team

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and update 3D models and 2D drawings for existing products
• Support the Engineering Change Process with accurate documentation
• Maintain high standards in drawing and technical data systems
• Collaborate with Engineering and Workshop teams on product improvements and NPD

Skills & Experience

• Proficient in CAD software – ideally SolidWorks
• Experience producing 3D models and 2D technical drawings
• Ability to create customer‑facing technical information and communicate changes clearly to customers and distributor partners
• Understanding of engineering change processes and technical documentation
• Comfortable working in both office and workshop environments
• Background in mechanical engineering or similar technical field

£35,000 salary negotiable. 8% employer pension contribution. 25 days off (+Bank Holidays), Company-wide bonus (approx’ 5%)

This job is commutable from Leicester, Coventry, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Leicester, Loughborough, Coalville, Ashby, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas.

To apply please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd. Please note that if you are not contacted within ten days, your application has not been successful.