Cad Engineer

CV-Library • Havant, Hampshire • 2d ago

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.