Trainee CAD Design Engineer in Cheshire, Congleton

CAD DESIGN ENGINEER – CONGLETON £Our client is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing, delivering innovative process solutions across a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced CAD Design Engineer to join their engineering team based in Congleton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while developing your career within a well-established and forward-thinking organisation. As a CAD Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development and delivery of mechanical systems for the client's THP installations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for producing high-quality designs focusing on structural steelwork, pressure vessels and piping systems. Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings using SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Design pipework, structural steelwork and pressure vessels from engineering calculations and design data. Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies and detailed engineering drawings. Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs), bolting schedules and assembly documentation. Interpret P&ID drawings and develop accurate 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings. Work closely with Process, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to deliver fully integrated engineering solutions. Provide technical support to the manufacturing and assembly teams throughout production. Ensure all designs comply with relevant engineering standards, specifications and company procedures. A minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical design. Experience working within process industries such as energy, water treatment, oil & gas, chemical processing or a similar engineering environment. Good knowledge of design codes and standards relating to pressure vessels, piping systems and structural steel. Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD (experience with other 3D CAD packages will also be considered). An HNC, HND, Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays On-site parking Excellent training and ongoing professional development Genuine long-term career progression with a global engineering business This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading engineering company offering varied, technically challenging projects, excellent support and long-term career development.