CAD Engineer - (Buck/Cube)

Gerrell & Hard Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerrell & Hard Ltd. seeks an automotive CAD specialist to support a high‑end vehicle demonstrator programme from concept to build. You will create and maintain robust CAD models, assemblies and surfaces, and drive the digital definition through design, validation and assembly release.

The role requires strong CATIA skills, PLM experience and a keen interest in applying AI to improve efficiency, quality and innovation in fast‑paced, cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in automotive disciplines such as Studio Engineering, Vehicle Package, Prototype Development or Technology Demonstration.
• Strong CAD capabilities and design understanding for robust, buildable geometry.
• Interest in applying AI within engineering and product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complete CAD models, assemblies, surfaces and drawings for the project.
• Drive the digital product definition from concept through delivery.
• Translate design concepts into manufacturable solutions and support build activities.
• Ensure CAD data is suitable for manufacturing, procurement and build.
• Leverage AI tools across development stages and act as AI Champion.

Skills

Studio Engineering

Vehicle Package

Prototype Development

Technology Demonstration

AI in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

PLM/PDM

Job description

Main purpose of the job:
To support the digital development and delivery of an advanced vehicle technology demonstrator programme from concept through to build and validation. Working closely with Design, Engineering, Prototype Build, Manufacturing and suppliers, the role is responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality CAD data that translates the vision into robust, buildable geometry. The role will drive definition, manufacture and delivery while leveraging AI-enabled engineering tools and workflows to improve efficiency, quality and innovation.

Main missions and results:
• Develop and maintain complete CAD models, assemblies, surfaces and engineering drawings for project.
• Drive the digital product definition from concept through delivery.
• Translate design concepts and engineering requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions.
• Support development of Class-A and engineering surfaces.
• Support build activity, engineering changes, issue resolution and design refinement.
• Ensure CAD data is suitable for manufacturing, procurement and build.
• Compile and manage and engineering releases to support build timeline.
• Leverage AI tools throughout all stages of development and act as an AI Champion.

Preferred skills and experience:
• Significant experience in relevant automotive discipline such as Studio Engineering, Vehicle Package, Prototype Development, Technology

Demonstration.
• Strong CAD expertise in CATIA.
• Experience delivering technology demonstrators, concept vehicles, prototype assets, engineering mock-ups, cubes, bucks or similar.
• Knowledge of Class-A surfacing
• Understanding of GD&T
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for buck / cube activities.
• Experience using PLM/PDM systems.
• Demonstrated interest in applying AI within engineering and product development.

Personal competencies:
• Innovative and technically curious.
• Delivery focused with strong ownership and accountability.
• Strong collaborator and problem solver.
• Passionate about AI and emerging technologies.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.