CAD Design Engineer

Job Summary You will be fulfilling both design engineering and documentation control functions. You will have a good understanding of engineering drawing and drawing office practices, matched with a wide knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering materials. The ability to adapt and apply proven principles and formulas to engineering problems is vital. You will work Monday-Thursday with week 1 Friday off and week 2 Friday working 4 hours. The working hours are flexible starting between 07:00-09:00 and finishing between 16:15-18:15 Monday-Thursday, same start time on the Friday worked but finishing between 11:00-13:00. Responsibilities * Using SolidWorks 3D package. Design and develop sheet metal designs * Using Driveworks 3D package to maintain and improve existing programs, and to develop new programs for existing and new products within the business. * Produce detail manufacturing documentation using 2 and 3D CAD. Consult with peers to resolve design or general drawing office problems. * Able to design electrical systems (simple) including component planning and selection. Hazardous area experience would be an advantage. * Review and analyse specifications, standards, drawings, ideas and related data to assess factors affecting a design * Occasional FEA and Flow in 3D cad and analyse results. * Modify and revise existing designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems and cost. * Creating Parts and Boms Inside a MRP system. * Co-operation with colleagues to support the business needs * Carry out other tasks as requested by management. Skills and experiences required * A proven track record working with sheet metal in SolidWorks is essential * Minimum 5 years mechanical drawing & design experience (which can include time spent at university) * 5 GCSE’s (A-C) must include English, Maths and a Maths based Science subject * Minimum HNC qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline * The ability to identify and solve engineering problem before they reach the end customers * Good written and spoken communication skills * Proven knowledge of engineering materials and processes * Able to work with one or more people/teams * Proven problem solving skills and strong attention to detail and clarity * Project leadership skills * Good organisation skills Benefits * 22.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays * Every other Friday off. The Friday you do work is a half day * Life Insurance – 4 x salary * Pension * EAP Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained