Challenge
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SWARCO UK and Ireland
The Better Way. Every Day. At the forefront of intelligent traffic management, we design and deliver innovative solutions that keep people moving safely and efficiently across the UK and Ireland. Start making an impact with us today and join teams in over 70 countries.
SWARCO The Better Way. Every Day.
What you will do
We have a vacancy for a CAD Design Engineer to join our team – ideally in/around the Melsonby area. Melsonby is our sole production site for the UK and Ireland. Using technical drawing and designs to build our traffic signals/lights.
Create. Engineer. Innovate.
Are you a detail‑driven CAD specialist who loves turning complex ideas into engineered reality? This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Product Delivery team, where your designs will directly shape the next generation of innovative electromechanical signage products used across major transport networks.
As a CAD Design Engineer, you’ll take the lead in producing high‑quality 3D designs, engineering drawings and structural simulations that drive our products from concept to manufacture. Working in a hands‑on engineering environment, you’ll collaborate closely with Electrical Design Engineers, Production teams and wider stakeholders to deliver accurate, reliable and manufacturable design solutions.
Why this role is a great opportunity
1. High‑impact engineering – Your CAD models and manufacturing drawings will directly influence how our products are built, tested and deployed.
2. Cutting‑edge tools – Work daily with Autodesk Inventor, Vault Pro, iLogic automation and FEA simulation tools.
3. Variety & challenge – No two projects are the same. You’ll design precision components, assemblies, sheet‑metal parts, structural elements and complete electromechanical systems.
4. Continuous improvement culture – You’ll help shape our design standards, automate workflows, and push forward smarter engineering processes.
5. Career growth – Ideal for someone who wants increasing ownership across product lifecycle, CAD automation, and engineering standards development.
What you’ll be doing
6. Creating detailed 3D CAD models and complete drawing packages using Autodesk Inventor.
7. Producing and checking precision manufacturing drawings for internal and external suppliers.
8. Running FEA structural simulations to validate designs.
9. Developing and maintaining design standards, CAD automation tools, and iLogic functions.
10. Generating Bills of Materials (BoMs) and managing CAD data through Autodesk Vault.
11. Supporting product approvals, project model reviews, and cross‑department design collaboration.
12. Ensuring data accuracy, revision control, and high engineering quality throughout the design lifecycle.
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Profile
What you’ll bring
13. CAD Designer/Engineer, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
14. 3+ years using Autodesk Inventor, with strong modelling, drafting and assembly skills.
15. Confident in creating manufacturing drawings, sheet‑metal parts, assemblies and electromechanical layouts.
16. Working knowledge of FEA, structural principles and engineering tolerances.
17. Experience with ERP/PDM, BOM management and version control.
18. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture principles.
19. Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.
20. Experience with iLogic programming or CAD automation tools is a major advantage.
Who this role is perfect for
21. A hands‑on engineer who loves solving design challenges.
22. Someone who enjoys blending creativity with technical precision.
23. An organised, detail-oriented designer who takes pride in producing clean, accurate and reliable CAD packages.
24. A proactive team player who values quality, continuous improvement and professional integrity.
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Benefit
What we offer
As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development, and you will also receive:
25. 25 days holiday with bank holidays in addition + your birthday off
26. Employer pension contributions
27. Employee Assistance Programme
28. Life assurance up to 6x salary