CAD Design Engineer

Overview

As a CAD Design Engineer at SWARCO, you design and maintain detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor, collaborating with Electrical Design Engineers to deliver complete design packages on time. You ensure manufacturability and data integrity across CAD, BOMs, and documentation while seeking continuous improvement in design processes. This role combines hands-on design with data management and cross-functional teamwork, offering impact on product delivery and production support.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor
• Produce manufacturing, fabrication, assembly drawings and complete drawing packages
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Carry out structural analysis using FEA simulations
• Develop and program iLogic functions and other CAD automation tools
• Work with Autodesk Vault for product data and version control
• Collaborate with Electrical Design Engineers to deliver complete designs
• Produce drawing sets for product approvals and project model reviews
• Maintain CAD document archives and support project close-out activities
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across design processes and documentation
• Support production by preparing production packs for large-scale projects

Key requirements

• HNC or HND in Engineering or a relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ CAD Design experience in engineering or manufacturing
• At least 3 years’ experience using Autodesk Inventor
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings and applying DFM principles
• Experience managing BOMs and CAD data through ERP/PDM systems
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Vault Professional
• Experience producing assembly, fabrication, layouts and component drawings
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances and design constraints
• Extensive experience using and programming Autodesk iLogic and other CAD automation functions
• Strong attention to detail with organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication and cross-department collaboration
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK

• collaborative
• detail-oriented
• time management
• Autodesk Inventor
• Autodesk Vault Professional
• iLogic

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