At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and optimise CAD designs for innovative products in a hands-on engineering role.
- Company: Join a supportive engineering team at a leading company in Cannock.
- Benefits: Flexible 3-day work week, competitive salary, and generous holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by turning ideas into tangible products that shape the future.
- Qualifications: Strong CAD skills, experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and a proactive attitude.
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 Pro-Rata
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30 - 16:00, Friday: 7:30 - 13:00
Work Pattern: 3 days per week - Flexible to suit the candidate & business.
We're looking for a talented CAD Engineer to join our growing team in Cannock. If you enjoy turning ideas into accurate, manufacturer designs and want a role where your work directly influences exciting new products, this is the place for you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Creating accurate CAD models, drawings and geometry based on client requirements
- Developing flat patterns and preparing data for manufacture
- Reviewing and enhancing customer-supplied models to improve manufacturability
- Programming and nesting for flatbed laser machines using CAD/CAM software
- Interpreting engineering drawings and maintaining meticulous drawing control, including parts library revisions
- Reverse engineering customer samples
- Designing jigs and fixtures to improve shop-floor efficiency
- Supporting trials from planning through to data presentation
- Assisting sales with feasibility assessments
- Updating project plans/APQP documentation to meet deliverables
- Managing tooling and gauge purchasing in line with timings and costs
What You'll Bring
- Strong CAD capability within a laser, fabrication or sheet-metal environment
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar (essential)
- Experience programming lasers and/or press brakes
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings (GD&T advantageous)
- Understanding of engineering materials and processes
- Strong numerical and analytical ability
- Familiarity with MRP systems
- Confident using Microsoft Office
- Methodical, structured approach to problem-solving
- Positive, proactive attitude and strong communication skills
- Detail-focused, self-motivated team player
Who You'll Work With
You'll be part of a supportive engineering team that collaborates, shares knowledge and works together to deliver high-quality products for our customers.
Ready to bring your CAD expertise to a role where your work truly makes an impact? Join us in Cannock and help shape the future of our products.
What You'll Get
The flexibility of working 3 days per week, a competitive salary commensurate with your experience, a flexible holiday entitlement, with the only shut down being at Christmas, a large free car park on site.
If you feel that you'd like to work 3 days/week, and have the necessary skills and experience for this role, then please send your CV in the first instance.
Part-Time CAD Engineer employer: Sirius Recruitment Services Ltd
Join a leading fabrication company in Sittingbourne, Kent, where your expertise as a Foreman in the Sheet Metal Department will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including subsidised gym membership and healthcare appointments, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and safety. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule from Monday to Friday.
Contact Details:
Sirius Recruitment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
