Lead CAD Engineer – Mentorship & Hands-on Design Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Ripley (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a CAD Team Leader in Ripley, Derbyshire. This full-time, office-based role focuses on coordinating a small CAD team while remaining hands-on with mechanical design.

You will have strong technical CAD knowledge, leadership potential, and a drive to grow into management. The position offers a structured development path and progression reviews as the team expands.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in mechanical CAD design, with mentoring or leadership exposure.
• Experience reviewing drawings and ensuring engineering quality.
• Ability to coordinate work across multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workloads for a four-person CAD team.
• Continue producing 3D models and manufacturing drawings.
• Review drawings to uphold quality standards.
• Mentor apprentices and graduates and support colleagues.

Skills

CAD Leadership

Mechanical CAD

Mentoring

3D Modeling

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a CAD Team Leader in Ripley, Derbyshire. This full-time, office-based role focuses on coordinating a small CAD team while remaining hands-on with mechanical design.

You will have strong technical CAD knowledge, leadership potential, and a drive to grow into management. The position offers a structured development path and progression reviews as the team expands.