SolidWorks Design Engineer - 3D CAD & 2D Drawings

Ilegroup; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilegroup is seeking a skilled Design Engineer in Leicester to create 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings using Solidworks. You will work within the Engineering team in Leicester, collaborating with shop floor personnel to ensure designs are understood and manufacturable.

The role emphasizes strong Solidworks skills, communication, and the ability to read technical drawings. Travel for UK site surveys may be required, with a full-time, five-day work week at the Leicester Office.

Qualifications

• Experience with Solidworks required; able to create complex 3D CAD models.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacture drawings.
• Strong communication skills to translate technical details for clients and site teams.
• Willingness to travel for site surveys within the UK (usually within a single working day).

Responsibilities

• 3D CAD modelling: Create 3D models using Solidworks.
• 2D technical drawings: Produce 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Shop floor liaison: Discuss designs with shop floor to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Solidworks proficiency

3D CAD modeling

2D manufacturing drawings

Shop floor liaison

Communication

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Ilegroup is seeking a skilled Design Engineer in Leicester to create 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings using Solidworks. You will work within the Engineering team in Leicester, collaborating with shop floor personnel to ensure designs are understood and manufacturable.

The role emphasizes strong Solidworks skills, communication, and the ability to read technical drawings. Travel for UK site surveys may be required, with a full-time, five-day work week at the Leicester Office.