Cad Engineer

Our engineering & manufacturing clients based close to Havant have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

The successful candidate will have strong technical drafting and construction detailing experience, with a good understanding of building materials, construction methods and the interfaces between building structures and installed products.

2D CAD & Project Design

• Produce high-quality 2D technical and construction drawings using AutoCAD, including plans, sections, elevations, details and schematic drawings.
• Review and interpret architectural, construction and engineering drawings supplied by clients.
• Interpret survey information and incorporate relevant site conditions into project drawings.
• Understand building construction, materials and construction methods.
• Modify existing drawings and designs as required.
• Prepare drawing registers, schedules and associated technical documentation.
• Carry out quality checks on completed drawings to identify errors or discrepancies.
• Liaise with Project Managers, architects, engineers, designers and other relevant parties to understand and resolve design requirements.
• Work closely with the wider Design and Engineering team to ensure drawings are completed accurately and within project deadlines.

3D CAD & Manufacturing Design

Where required, support the Engineering and Manufacturing functions by:

• Producing 3D CAD models and assemblies, preferably using SolidWorks.
• Producing detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
• Developing and modifying components and assemblies with consideration for manufacturing methods, materials, tolerances and assembly.
• Preparing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation.
• Working with Manufacturing to ensure designs are practical and suitable for production.
• Supporting the investigation and resolution of technical or manufacturing issues.

Required skills & experience:

• Experience using AutoCAD to produce accurate 2D technical/construction drawings.
• Proven experience producing detailed plans, sections and construction/interface drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, construction and engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of building materials, construction methods and building structures.
• Ability to understand and detail the interface between a product and the surrounding building structure.
• Strong technical drafting and detailing skills.

Working hours
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm

Friday - 8:00am – 3:00pm