CAD Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a CAD Engineer in Peterborough. This role involves overseeing the design lifecycle, collaborating with teams, and ensuring high design standards. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and proficiency in CAD software, with a salary range of £35,000 to £45,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Extensive CAD background required.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design projects.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete design lifecycle from idea through to prototyping.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design concepts.
• Conduct regular design reviews to ensure team development.

Skills

Proficient in 2D & 3D CAD design software

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes

Good level of written and verbal communication

Education

Degree in Automotive Design, Automotive Engineering or related field

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

CAD Engineer required for my client who work within the automotive industry, based in Peterborough.

The company are looking for an engineer who can deliver cutting-edge designs and ground-breaking solutions to their project line.

The successful CAD engineer will be an engineering connection within departments at the company and have an extensive CAD background.

• Oversee the complete design lifecycle, from idea through to prototyping and ensure adherence to timelines and budget constraints.
• A hands-on approach. prototyping, testing, and iterating in a physical form to refine and improve designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, manufacturing, and operations to integrate design concepts seamlessly.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitors' products.
• Instil a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to explore new materials, technologies, and design methods.
• Establish and enforce design standards and guidelines to ensure the highest level of quality and consistency across all projects.
• Conduct regular design reviews to stay ahead of the trend and provide constructive feedback to ensure the team's growth and development.
• Effectively communicate design concepts and decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Degree in Automotive Design, Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• Proficient in 2D & 3D CAD design software, ideally Solidworks.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of successful design projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Good level of written and verbal communication.
• Based within a commutable distance of Peterborough.

CAD Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary - £35,000 to £45,000 - dependent upon experience, skill and qualifications.
• Full time position - Monday to Friday.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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