CAD Engineer

About the job

Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of our client for this exciting opportunity!

We are seeking a talented CAD Engineerto join our client’s R&D team. This role involves applying your knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical principles, and CAD to design next-generation products. You’ll also create images and documentation to support the R&D process, product materials, and other business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design: Design mechanical components for new product development using SolidWorks, including component layouts and product casings.
• Supplier Coordination: Work closely with suppliers to support the manufacturing of designed parts.
• Technical Documentation: Produce manufacturing drawings, wiring diagrams, datasheets, user manuals, and build manuals.
• Product Testing: Liaise with test houses to facilitate product safety assessments.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities

• Follow established safety procedures.
• Ensure adherence to company quality, certification, and compliance standards.
• Understand company responsibilities related to ATEX, UKEX, IECEx, and CSA certifications, and support the duty of care for customers using the company’s products.

Interfaces/Interactions

• Collaborate with the R&D team for product development.
• Coordinate with the production team to develop internal documentation.
• Work with the sales team to produce sales documentation.
• Liaise with the logistics team and suppliers for sourcing and manufacturing mechanical parts.
• Communicate with test houses to facilitate product testing (e.g., IP, safety).
• Report directly to the Technical Director.

Required Skills

• CAD Expertise: Proficiency in SolidWorks is essential (SEE Electrical is a bonus).
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of processes such as injection molding and CNC machining.
• Technical Writing: Ability to write clear and concise instructions and documentation.
• Design Standards: Knowledge of IP design (e.g., IP65) and mechanical safety principles (e.g., BS EN 61010).

Terms of Employment

• Employment Type: Full-time (for less experienced engineers) or part-time (for more experienced engineers).
• Flexible Hours: Core working hours are 8:00-16:30, with flexibility for earlier, later, or weekend work.
• Remote Working: Hybrid model available, with a minimum of one day per week in the office.
• Annual Leave: 25 days per year (full-time equivalent), increasing by one day every three years, up to 28 days.

Perks and Benefits

• Life Cover: Company-provided life insurance (3x basic salary).
• Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the NEST pension scheme.
• Exclusive Offers: Access to discounts via the company HR system.
• Health & Wellbeing: Support through the 3rd-party Health Assured program.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking product design and innovation. If you’re passionate about CAD engineering and thrive in a collaborative, flexible environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to be considered for this role with our client