CAD Design Engineer

About the role

SWARCO designs and delivers traffic management and intelligent transport solutions. It is looking for an experienced CAD Design Engineer to join its engineering team in Melton Mowbray, helping develop high-quality electro-mechanical product designs that support manufacturing and project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor
• Produce manufacturing, fabrication, assembly drawings and complete drawing packages
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Run structural analysis using FEA simulations
• Develop and programme iLogic functions and other design automation tools
• Use Autodesk Vault to manage product data and version control
• Work with Electrical Design Engineers to deliver complete design packages and support project model reviews
• Maintain CAD document archives and support project close-out
• Prepare production packs and assist with large-scale engineering projects

Required profile

• HNC or HND in Engineering or a relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a CAD Design role in engineering or manufacturing
• At least 3 years' experience using Autodesk Inventor
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
• Desirable: experience with FEA, structural design, product lifecycle management and continuous improvement

Required skills

• Autodesk Inventor and iLogic
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Vault Professional
• Manufacturing drawings, DFM, BOMs and ERP/PDM data management
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances and design constraints