CAD Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks a CAD Engineer to join a global manufacturer in Stockton-on-Tees. You will lead packaging design, optimise solutions, and drive cost, safety and quality improvements, with occasional travel to supplier sites.

The role requires strong CAD skills, 3D design review capability, and proven project leadership. You’ll collaborate across functions, balance cost and performance, and support sustainability goals in a busy packaging environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial packaging or material handling equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD software with 3D CAD for design reviews and CAD drawing interpretation.
• Strong project management with demonstrated leadership.
• Excellent communication to influence and collaborate across levels.
• Ability to balance cost, performance and sustainability considerations.
• Familiarity with global supply chains and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and optimisation of packaging solutions meeting safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Provide specifications to suppliers and coordinate with logistics and cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate materials, machinery and automation and report results regularly.
• Drive continuous improvement using risk-based decision making and root cause analysis.
• Adhere to packaging development processes and approve packaging for product lines.
• Occasional travel for supplier visits and training at other facilities.

Skills

CAD software

3D CAD

Project management

Communication

Global supply chains

Technical documentation

Cost vs performance

Sustainability considerations

Job description

Are you an innovative problem-solver ready to leave your mark on a global scale? I am currently partnering with a large global manufacturer to find a driven CAD Engineer to join their forward-thinking team.

Role Overview

Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Pay Rate: £31.85 - £33.85 per hour

Contract: 12 months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Your Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, and optimisation of product packaging solutions to meet strict safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.


• Providing detailed specifications to suppliers and collaborating closely with logistics providers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.


• Evaluating packaging materials, machinery, and automation technologies, and reporting results regularly.


• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and utilising risk-based decision making and root cause analysis to minimise transportation damage.


• Adhering to packaging development processes and approving packaging for specific product lines.


• Undertaking occasional travel for supplier visits and training purposes at other company facilities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant experience gathered within an industrial packaging or material handling equipment context.


• Proficiency in CAD software, including the capability to utilise 3D CAD for design reviews and interpret technical CAD drawings.


• Strong project management experience with tangible examples of project leadership.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively across all levels.


• The ability to balance cost, performance, and sustainability considerations.


• Familiarity with global supply chains.


• Technical documentation and presentation skills.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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