Computer Aided Design Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work up to 2 days per week

28 days annual leave (incl. bank)

Birthday off every year

Annual flu jab

Company-provided IT equipment

Free parking and on-site facilities

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a talented CAD Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Exeter. You will translate concepts into precise production drawings for manufacture, installation and delivery to customers.

Under the guidance of Design & Engineering leaders, you will collaborate with production and installation teams to ensure drawings are accurate, issued on time and aligned with project requirements. This role offers hybrid working up to two days weekly.

Qualifications

• Degree in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong SolidWorks experience and ability to create detailed engineering drawings.
• Ability to interpret 2D and 3D technical drawings and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate production drawings to support manufacturing and installation.
• Review drawings against project specifications to identify and resolve issues before production.
• Design in accordance with technical, safety and industry standards.
• Produce manufacturing lists, component schedules and supplier order information.
• Support preparation of technical information used in project quotations.
• Update drawings and documentation as project requirements evolve.

Skills

SolidWorks

2D/3D drawings

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication

Education

Degree in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

My client is looking for a talented and detail-focused CAD Engineer to join a growing engineering team and play a key role in transforming creative concepts into products that can be accurately manufactured, installed and delivered to customers.

Every drawing you create provides the blueprint for production and installation. Your attention to detail will help ensure components fit correctly, projects meet the required technical and safety standards, and customers receive exactly what they expect.

You'll work alongside experienced designers, engineers, manufacturers and installation teams, contributing to a collaborative environment where quality, accuracy and practical problem-solving are highly valued.

If you enjoy solving technical problems, creating accurate engineering drawings and seeing your work progress from concept through to reality, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

The Role

My client is looking for an organised, detail-focused CAD Engineer who enjoys combining technical precision with practical problem-solving.

Working under the guidance of the Director of Design & Engineering and Engineering Team Leader, you'll collaborate closely with production and installation teams to ensure drawings and technical information are accurate, issued on time and aligned with project requirements.

This role would suit someone who enjoys learning, takes pride in producing high-quality work and wants to develop within a growing engineering team where every project presents a new challenge.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating accurate production drawings to support manufacturing and installation
• Reviewing drawings against project specifications to identify and resolve potential issues before production begins
• Designing in accordance with relevant technical, safety and industry standards
• Producing manufacturing lists, component schedules and supplier order information
• Supporting the preparation of technical information used within project quotations
• Updating drawings and technical documentation as project requirements evolve
• Working closely with production, procurement and installation teams to ensure projects run smoothly
• Managing multiple projects while maintaining exceptional levels of accuracy
• Responding positively and efficiently to design amendments and specification changes
• Contributing ideas that improve processes, efficiency and engineering quality
• Taking ownership of your work and ensuring technical information is accurate, consistent and reliable

What Makes You a Great Fit

My client is looking for someone who enjoys precision, takes ownership of their work and understands that attention to detail can make a significant difference to the success of a project.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Have strong SolidWorks experience and enjoy creating detailed engineering drawings
• Can confidently interpret both 2D and 3D technical drawings
• Have excellent attention to detail and naturally spot inconsistencies
• Enjoy solving technical challenges and finding practical solutions
• Are highly organised and able to prioritise multiple projects
• Can accurately interpret measurements, specifications and technical information
• Adapt quickly when project requirements change
• Communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation
• Take pride in producing work that is accurate, consistent and reliable
• Enjoy working collaboratively while taking ownership of your own responsibilities

Working Pattern

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• Following your initial training period, there is the opportunity for up to two days of hybrid working each week.
• My client knows talented people have choices, so they work hard to create an environment where people can enjoy their work, develop their skills and build a long-term career.
• £26,500–£30,000 per year, depending on experience
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Your birthday off every year
• Annual flu jab
• Company-provided IT equipment
• Free parking and on-site facilities
• Ongoing training and professional development