Senior CAD Designer

Northern Industries Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Senior CAD Designer to join its design team. The role involves producing high-quality drawings and models for various bespoke steelwork projects. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, with advanced skills in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a company pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in steelwork design & fabrication.
• Advanced user of AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
• IT proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed fabrication drawings and 3D models.
• Collaborate with project team and clients.
• Ensure all designs comply with standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Communication skills

Technical drawing understanding

Job description

Senior CAD Designer | Office based role | Competitive salary DOE

Steelway Ltd | Full Time, Permanent | Wolverhampton - WV2

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 16:45 & Friday, 08:30 - 15:30; 37.5 hours per week.

Who We Are

Part of the Northern Industries Group, Steelway Ltd have been trading for almost 100 years and are experts in our field. We design and manufacture secondary/access metalwork - metal flooring, walkways, staircases, platforms, ladders, fire escapes, handrails, balustrades, heritage & architectural metalwork, along with general fabrications in mild steel, stainless steel, and GRP. As a company, we continue to invest in our manufacturing facilities, including the latest plant, equipment, and automation such as robotic welding systems, automatic laser cutting, and CAD/CAM technology.

About the role

We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior CAD Designer to join our design team in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled designer to play a key role in producing high-quality drawings and models for a range of bespoke steelwork projects including staircases, handrails and platforms. Reporting to the Design Office Manager, you will be responsible for producing design layouts, general arrangements and complete manufacturing drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilise previous industry experience & knowledge to produce detailed fabrication drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor.
• Collaborate closely with the project team, client, architect & structural engineers to gather critical information & specifications.
• Attend internal & external project design meetings offering valuable input to ongoing challenges.
• Ensure all designs comply with project specifications, tolerances, & quality standards.
• Maintain accurate files & records.
• Support junior members of the team & contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role & industry (primary/secondary steelwork design & fabrication)
• Advanced user of AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Experience in producing accurate drawings to enable effective construction.
• Comprehensive understanding of technical drawings & specifications.
• IT proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Knowledge of open-mesh flooring & handrails would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Revit & BIM models would be advantageous.
• Able to work full time hours at our design office, 5 days per week.

What We Offer

• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development & sector training.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown.