Sheet Metal CAD Design Engineer & Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Long-term career opportunities

Varied fabrication projects

Supportive and professional working环境

Job summary

AWD Recruitment is seeking a CAD Design Engineer / Estimator in Luton to turn bespoke customer requirements into production-ready sheet metal solutions. This office-based role focuses on CAD, drawings and accurate quotations, working with management, customers and suppliers.

You will produce 2D/3D designs using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Fusion 360, create flat patterns and DXF files, and support fabrication with technical knowledge and strong attention to detail.

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.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering, fabrication and architectural drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.
• Legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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 with bends, hems and forming features
• Estimating and Quotations: Prepare accurate estimates and quotations from drawings
• Customer and Supplier Liaison: Communicate throughout the design and quotation process and obtain supplier quotations
• Production Support: Work with the fabrication team to resolve technical queries and support manufacture
• Enquiry Management: Manage new enquiries and inform stakeholders
• Technical Knowledge: Maintain knowledge of products, standards and information

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Flat patterns

Production drawings

DXF files

Sheet metal fabrication

Interpreting drawings

Attention to detail

English

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

AWD Recruitment is seeking a CAD Design Engineer / Estimator in Luton to turn bespoke customer requirements into production-ready sheet metal solutions. This office-based role focuses on CAD, drawings and accurate quotations, working with management, customers and suppliers.

You will produce 2D/3D designs using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Fusion 360, create flat patterns and DXF files, and support fabrication with technical knowledge and strong attention to detail.