CAD Design Engineer
Steelway
- Wednesbury, England, United Kingdom
- Wednesbury, England, United Kingdom
Über
Steelway – Wednesbury, England, United Kingdom
Posted 1 day ago
Hours of Work
Monday – Thursday, 07:00 - 16:00 & Friday, 07:30 - 12:30 (39 hours per week, office based)
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced CAD Designer to join our busy design team in West Bromwich. This role is ideal for someone with exceptional attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently – driving continuous improvement and positive change where needed. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in producing high‑quality drawings and 3‑D models for a wide range of bespoke steelwork projects, including security access covers, lift‑off hatches, and fencing systems. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for producing design layouts, general arrangements & complete manufacturing drawings, developing new products, and improving existing product lines.
Responsibilities
Utilise previous industry experience & knowledge to produce detailed fabrication drawings & 3‑D models using AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor.
Generate bills of materials (BOMs) & ensure accuracy in parts lists.
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, sales & marketing, the client, architect & structural engineers to gather critical information & specifications.
Attend internal & external project design meetings offering valuable input to improving current designs.
Ensure all designs comply with project specifications, tolerances, & quality standards.
Maintain accurate files & records.
Support junior members of the team & contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes.
Actively participate as a designer on NPD & project work.
Essential Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a sheet metal fabrication environment (preferably in access cover/roof hatch design & fabrication).
Advanced user of AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor with strong 3‑D modelling & assembly design skills.
In-depth understanding of steel & sheet metal design principles, fabrication methods, & manufacturing processes & constraints.
Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance innovation, practicality, & compliance.
Comprehensive understanding of technical drawings & specifications.
IT Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication & presentation skills.
Knowledge of FEA software & parametric modelling would be advantageous.
Able to work full‑time hours at our design office, 5 days per week.
What We Offer
Company pension scheme.
Opportunities for professional development & training.
33 days holiday including bank holidays.
Cycle to work scheme.
Bank holiday & Christmas shutdown.
To apply , please submit your CV and a cover letter to cv@steelway.co.uk explaining how you feel you would be suitable for this role.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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