Computer Aided Design & Drafting Engineer
Futura Design
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 with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £35.80 per hour. Duties: - Design for manufacture. - Tooling design. - Hands-on, practical skills. 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. 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. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience 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.