Sheet Metal CAD Design Engineer & Estimator

AWD Online; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Career growth

Diverse projects

Supportive team

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking a CAD Design Engineer / Estimator for an established fabrication business in Luton. The role focuses on turning bespoke customer requirements into production-ready sheet metal solutions, with emphasis on accurate CAD models, drawings and quotations.

You will work closely with management, customers and suppliers, providing production-ready files, BOMs and clear technical documentation, while supporting the fabrication team on varied projects and ensuring efficient

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Experience creating flat patterns and production-ready drawings.
• Experience preparing DXF files for laser cutting, CNC turret punching and press brake operations.
• Good understanding of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering, fabrication and architectural drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship or immigration support.

Responsibilities

• CAD Design and Drawings: Produce detailed 2D and 3D designs using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Fusion 360, including fabrication, assembly and workshop drawings.
• Production Files and Documentation: Create flat patterns, production-ready DXF files and bills of materials for laser cutting, CNC turret punching, press brake operations and other CNC machinery.
• Sheet Metal Design: Develop components and assemblies incorporating bends, hems, flanges, gussets, louvres and forming features.
• Estimating and Quotations: Prepare accurate estimates and quotations from architectural, engineering and technical drawings.
• Customer and Supplier Liaison: Communicate throughout the design and quotation process and obtain and evaluate supplier quotations where required.
• Production Support: Work with the fabrication team to resolve technical queries and support manufacture.
• Enquiry Management: Manage new enquiries efficiently and keep relevant stakeholders informed.
• Technical Knowledge: Maintain current knowledge of relevant products, industry standards and technical information.

Skills

Advanced CAD skills

2D/3D design production

DXF file preparation

Sheet metal fabrication knowledge

Engineering drawings interpretation

Attention to detail

English communication

UK work eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

AWD Online is seeking a CAD Design Engineer / Estimator for an established fabrication business in Luton. The role focuses on turning bespoke customer requirements into production-ready sheet metal solutions, with emphasis on accurate CAD models, drawings and quotations.

You will work closely with management, customers and suppliers, providing production-ready files, BOMs and clear technical documentation, while supporting the fabrication team on varied projects and ensuring efficient