CAD ENGINEER

• Machines Manufacturer
• Maidstone, UK
• Up to £38.000 + Overtime
  We are working with an established Machines Manufacturing company based in Maidstone, UK.
  They are recruiting for a CAD Engineer to join their team. In return for a salary in the region £35.000 - £38.000 along with excellent employment benefits.
  Are you looking to join a rapidly expanding and diverse engineering company in which to vary and progress your career?
  This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that benefits from a variation of customers and products which promotes cross sector innovation and solutions.
  Our client is a fast growing and successful engineering company with a full order book of projects throughout sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging and Foundry Pattern Making.

REQUIREMENTS:

• You should be proficient in Catia V5 or Solid Works 3d modelling and 2d drawing for engineering.
• Have a good knowledge of industrial design, conveyor systems, automation and production machinery.
• Experience with Automotive Engineering and machinery manufacture such as jigs and fixtures, mould tools and pressure lamination tooling would also be a benefit.
• And a background in the design of complex mechanisms and structures from scratch.

• Development of Aircraft interior Mock-ups and aircraft seats/suites for shows and presentations.
• Design and development of machines, mechanisms and processes for the production of automotive components, using sensors, pneumatics, linear guidance, Poke Yoke and ‘right first time’ principals of part production.
• Creation of detailed 2D drawings and profiles and 3D models and schematics using either Catia or SolidWorks software.
• Translating design concepts into manufacture, technical assembly and instruction packs.
• Collaboration with the engineering team to develop and modify existing designs and schematics, ensuring they meet project requirements, customer specifications, and standards as well as project budget.
• Review and validation of design drawings and models to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with industry standards and regulations. Identify and rectify design errors or discrepancies.
• Maintenance of organised records of design files and versions, including revisions, updates, and annotations. Ensure that documentation is easily accessible and up to date for project teams.
• Assistance in identifying and resolving design-related issues and challenges that arise during the design and manufacturing process.