CAD Technician

First Base; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A competitive engineering firm in Gloucester is seeking a CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer to review and modify CAD files for various manufacturing processes. Candidates should have knowledge in CAD/CAM and a strong interest in 3D printing technologies. Responsibilities include preparing CAD files for additive manufacturing, modifying parts, and operating AM machines. An ND or degree in a relevant field is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Regular working hours

Qualifications

• ND or degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with parametric CAD modeling.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review customer CAD files for additive manufacturing suitability.
• Modify and fix CAD models for manufacture.
• Prepare CAD files for additive manufacture.

Skills

Parametric CAD modeling

Understanding of 3D printing technologies

Communication skills

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Education

ND or degree in CAD/CAM, industrial design or engineering

Tools

Materialise Magics

Autodesk Powershape

PTC Creo

3D Sprint

Cura

PrusaSlicer

Lychee

Job description

Overview

CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer – Location: Gloucester • Hours: 8.00 am - 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) • Salary: Competitive, with benefits package

Responsibilities

• Review customer CAD files to assess suitability for SLA, DLP, MSLA or FDM additive manufacturing processes, and provide build time estimates
• Modify and fix CAD models for manufacture using Materialise Magics, Autodesk Powershape or PTC Creo
• Prepare CAD files for additive manufacture, including orientation, support creation and slice setup
• Repair and modify parts for SLS manufacture
• Operate, monitor and unload AM machines, including post-processing such as support removal, washing and curing
• Work on a weekend rota to cover unloading/starting of AM machines
• Perform minor maintenance and calibration of AM machines
• Support the PU department through the creation of tooling insert CAD models and SLA masters
• Create 2D DXF/DWG CAD files from 3D customer models for vinyl sticker and transfer applications

Qualifications

• ND or degree in CAD/CAM, industrial design or engineering
• Parametric and/or surface CAD modelling experience
• Strong interest and understanding of 3D printing technologies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances and requirements
• Experience with software such as Materialise Magics, Autodesk Powershape, PTC Creo, and 3D printer slicers (3D Sprint, Cura, PrusaSlicer, Lychee)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Strong timekeeping and ability to implement process improvements