Computer Aided Design & Drafting Engineer

Caresoft Global Limited; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Computer Aided Design & Drafting Engineer for a role based in Gaydon, England. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong CAD skills, extensive knowledge of GD&T, and the ability to translate engineering requirements into detailed designs. This contract position offers an hourly rate of £34.61 through an umbrella company and is classified as INSIDE IR35. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in CAD/CAM/CAE software and mechanical design.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing and six sigma.

Responsibilities

• Create technical blueprints, drawings, and models using CAD software.
• Design parts for manufacturability and optimize engineering processes.
• Collaborate with engineers for component design recommendations.

Skills

CAD skills

Detailed knowledge of GD&T

Working knowledge of FMEA

Experience with manufacturing processes

Critical thinking

Experience with CATIA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Computer Aided Design & Drafting Engineer

Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire

Rate: £34.61ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.80ph PAYE

Employment Type: Contract

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week

Reference: J36344665

Job Description

Responsibilities focus on the documentation, illustration, and digital modelling of engineering designs and processes using CAD/CAM/CAE software.

Responsibilities

• Assessing engineering requirements and translating into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software or applying standard CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, and assemblies.
• Capturing, defining and controlling all GD&T information.
• Capturing, defining and controlling all significant and critical characteristics.
• Co-ordinating with others to define the most suitable materials for sub-components; calculations and testing to support fixing design (adhesives, fasteners, etc.).
• Designing parts to ensure good manufacturability.
• Designing jigs/fixtures for assembly.
• Customizing CAD/CAM/CAE software to model complex or unusual designs.
• Creating digital prototypes and conducting design simulations for verifying reliability/safety and optimizing engineering processes.
• Collaborating with product/manufacturing process engineers by recommending changes to component designs based on digital prototyping and design simulations.
• May provide materials lists and cost estimates.

Level

• A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Specialization Match Note

• Para-Professional incumbents typically work on less complex engineering designs and processes than Professionals and modify draft layouts/models created by engineers and CAD/CAM/CAE designers.

Skills

• CAD skills to design and manipulate mechanical components.
• Detailed knowledge of GD&T.
• Working knowledge of FMEA and significant/critical characteristics.
• Experience of diecasting, injection moulding, machining, pressing, stamping, painting and other manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of different fixing methods and how to perform design calculations to ensure robustness.
• Empirical knowledge of tooling design considerations and mould flow analyses.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical issues to stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work.
• Critical thinking and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility for own development/objectives.
• Positive response to constructive feedback, new ideas and inputs.
• Experience of CATIA or other equivalent CAD packages.
• Experience of performing bolted joint calculations.
• Experience of performing adhesive force calculations and a working knowledge of noise factors that may degrade performance.
• Knowledge of quality methods such as 8D, FMEA, FMEA/Diagnostic Analysis or Fault Tree Analysis.
• Design for manufacturing and design for six sigma.

Additional Information

This role is INSIDE IR35

Our clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply.

Caresoft Global Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We are an independent, highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.