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Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Computer Aided Design & Drafting Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.
Duties:
Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CAD/CAM/CAE) work focuses on the documentation, illustration, and digital modelling of engineering designs and processes including:
* Assessing engineering requirements and translating into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software or 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.
* Capturing, defining and controlling of all significant and critical characteristics.
* Co-ordinating with others to define the most suitable materials for sub-components Calculations and testing to support fixing design (adhesives, fasteners, etc.)
* Design of parts to ensure good manufacturability.
* Design of jigs/fixtures for assembly.
* Customizing CAD/CAM/CAE software to model complex or unusual designs.
* Creating digital proto-types and conducting design simulations for purposes of verifying reliability/safety and optimizing engineering processes.
* Collaborating with product/manufacturing process engineers by recommending changes to component designs based on outcomes of digital proto-typing and design simulations.
* May provide materials lists and cost estimates.
Level:
* A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
Responsibilities typically include:
* Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
* Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
* Ensure all appropriate client standards are met throughout design maturation.
* Manage design verification test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign-off and support engineering test teams with rectification of issues.
* Work with Supplier Teams to develop fix & resolution plans for hardware issues.
* Undertake any other work as directed by their Line Manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.
* Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
Specialisation Match Note:
* Para-Professional incumbents typically work on less complex engineering designs and processes than Individual.
* Professionals and modify draft layouts/models created by engineers and CAD/CAM/CAE designers.
Skills Required:
* CAD skills to design and manipulate mechanical components.
* Detailed knowledge of GD&T.
* Working knowledge of FMEA and significant/critical characteristics.
* Experience of diecasting, injection moulding, machining, pressing, stamping, painting and other associated manufacturing processes.
* Understanding of different fixing methods and how to perform design calculations to ensure robustness.
* Empirical knowledge of tooling design considerations and mould flow analyses.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical issues to Stakeholders.
* Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result.
* A critical thinker who is able to apply a logical approach to problem resolution.
* Willingness to learn and to take active responsibility for own development/objectives.
* A person who responds positively to constructive feedback, new ideas and inputs.
* Experience of CATIA or other equivalent CAD packages.
* Experience of performing bolted joint calculations.
* Experience of performing adhesive force calculations and a working knowledge of the noise factors that may degrade performance.
* A practitioner of quality methods like, 8D, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis or Fault Tree Analysis.
* Design for manufacturing and design for six sigma.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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