CAD Engineer

Airedale is a world leader in the delivery of innovative thermal management solutions in mission critical environments like data centres, healthcare and towers & telecoms. As part of the US-based Modine group, our global organisation aims to engineer a cleaner, healthier world™, and we passionately believe that air conditioning manufacturers must play a responsible role in an era where sustainability is key to the preservation of our planet. Formed in 1974, we have over 50 years’ experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions. Our systems approach and ability to combine hardware and software ensure that HVAC systems work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. For more information about Airedale visit www.airedale.com

Position Description

Due to continued growth and company expansion an excellent opportunity has arisen for a CAD Engineer to work in the data centre engineering department at Airedale by Modine. The role involves working closely with a team of mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing and quality engineers to design and develop bespoke cooling products for the data centre market, from concept through to production manufacture whilst maintaining the existing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

The role consists of working as part of a team to develop new product for Airedale’s cloud division.

• Producing drawings adhering to company, departmental and industry standards
• Creating 3D models, layout drawings and designing pipe-work
• Creating sheet metal manufacturing drawings of folded parts and assembly drawings.
• Working to deadlines and cost requirements
• Designing products with manufacturing and assembly in mind, allowing labour targets to be met
• Structuring Bills of Material
• Sourcing appropriate furnishings and casework fittings

Required Education & Qualifications

• Experience of MS Word and Excel are essential
• HNC or Degree qualified in an Engineering or Science based subject
• Previous product design experience
• Sheet metal design experience
• Sheet metal manufacturing experience preferred
• Mechanical engineering knowledge would be an advantage
• Have an ability to use their own initiative
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels

Ideally Experience Of The Following Software

• Solid Edge ST9 and later
• Radan 2D CAD/CAM
• AutoCAD 2D
• SAP

Although a high base level of CAD knowledge is expected, training will be provided for the right applicant to develop the skills and knowledge required for the position.