Cad Technician

Glacier Energy Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension Plan

33 days holiday per annum

Employee assistance programme

Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion

Medicash cashback

Job summary

Glacier Energy Services is seeking an engineering designer to design and develop solutions from concept to manufacture using Autodesk Inventor. You will produce 3D models, detailed drawings and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and manufacturability while collaborating with customers, sales and production teams.

Responsibility includes updating ERP with BOMs, reverse engineering, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to meet KPIs.

Qualifications

• Competent with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Able to apply geometric tolerances and specify surface finishes.
• ERP software experience preferred.
• Good measuring tools knowledge and techniques.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 requirements.
• Solid manufacturing/engineering background.
• Appreciates manufacturing methods and processes.
• Strong grasp of engineering drawings and principles.

Responsibilities

• Designs from concept to manufacture and delivers 3D models and drawings.
• Creates detail manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
• Updates ERP with drawings and BOMs.
• Reverse engineering of parts and assemblies.
• Supports design and production of all manufacturing drawings and docs.
• Self-checks work before submission and meets deadlines.
• Collaborates with sales, production and other disciplines.
• Contributes to design reviews and continuous improvement.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Geometric tolerances

Measuring tools

ISO 9001

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Numeracy

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

HNC mechanical engineering/draughting

Education

HNC mechanical engineering/draughting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Role Purpose

Design and develop engineering solutions from concept to manufacture, producing 3D models, detailed drawings, and technical documentation using Autodesk Inventor. Working closely with customers, sales, and production, you'll ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and delivered to quality standards while supporting continuous improvement and business objectives.

Accountability

• Taking designs from concept into practical design solutions.
• Production of 3D model parts and assemblies using the latest Autodesk Inventor software.
• Review customer specifications and translate into new designs.
• Create detail manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
• Update ERP system with drawing and bills of materials.
• Reverse engineering of parts and assemblies.
• Support the design and production of all manufacturing parts, drawings and documentation.
• Self-check work prior to submission.
• To liaise with all relevant disciplines in the company as necessary.
• Liaise with sales and production.
• Support the achievement of business KPIs.
• Take part in and contribute to design reviews of new and existing products.
• Actively work with colleagues to continuously improve the Company's working practices.
• Work in a manner which protects the health, safety and welfare of self and others.

Requirements

• Competent user of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Use of geometric tolerances and surface finishes.
• Experience using an ERP software preferred.
• Understanding of measuring tools and methods.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 requirements.
• Manufacturing/engineering background.
• Appreciation of manufacturing methods and processes.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and principles.
• Strong problem-solving ability coupled with a desire to come up with good practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, numeracy and IT skills.
• Capable of delivering quality work to tight deadline with the minimum of supervision.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Team and goal orientated.
• Sound educational background, minimum HNC mechanical engineering/ draughting.

Values

• Ingenuity - Proactively explores new ways to enhance customer service and improve processes, ensuring solutions are practical, efficient, and support both team effectiveness and customer experience.
• Excellence - Follows through on commitments and ensures tasks are completed as expected, recognising that reliability builds tryst and supports team and business success.
• Collaboration - Works effectively as part of the team, understanding how their individual contributions drive overall success and help maintain a strong, commercial focused organisation.
• Respect - Communicates with honesty and respect, demonstrating a commitment to the company's values.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for setting and managing clear expectations, ensuring customers receive a reliable and professional service while supporting internal teams in delivering on commitments.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Attractive Group Personal Pension Plan Pension via Salary Exchange
• 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro-rated to start date)
• Employee assistant programme offering health and wellbeing via a smartphone app
• Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• Medicash cashback