At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative designs and technical blueprints for automotive components using advanced CAD software.
- Company: Join Expleo, a leader in automotive design with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting projects with a prestigious automotive client in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the automotive industry while honing your design skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in CAD design, knowledge of GD&T, and familiarity with manufacturing processes.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Do you have a background in Automotive Design for manufacture and Tooling design? Expleo is looking for a passionate and skilled CAD Design Engineer for a contract to support one of our prestigious automotive clients in Warwickshire.
Responsibilities of the CAD Design Engineer include:
- Assessing engineering requirements and translating into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software
- Applying standard CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to digitize, edit and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, and assemblies
- Capturing, defining and controlling of all GD&T information
- Coordinating with others to define the most suitable materials for sub-components
- Calculations and testing to support fixing design including adhesives / fasteners
- Design of parts to ensure good manufacturability and jigs/fixtures for assembly
- Customizing CAD/CAM/CAE software to model complex or unusual designs
- Creating digital prototypes and conducting design simulations for purposes of verifying reliability / safety and optimizing engineering processes
Essential Skills required for the CAD Design Engineer include:
- CAD skills to design and manipulate mechanical components
- Detailed knowledge of GD&T
- Working knowledge of FMEA and significant / critical characteristics
- Experience of die-casting, injection moulding, machining, pressing, stamping, painting and other associated manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of tooling design considerations and mould flow analyses
- Experience of CATIA or other equivalent CAD packages
- Skilled in performing bolted joint calculations
- Background in performing adhesive force calculations and a working knowledge of the noise factors that may degrade performance
To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates are able to work within the UK, unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Any application will be treated in a highly confidentiality manner and all conversations will be respected. For more information on the CAD Design Engineer role, please apply now!
CAD Design Engineer employer: Expleo Group
Expleo Group is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative work culture, encouraging innovation and creativity among its employees. Located in Preston, the company offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment for growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the automotive engineering sector.
