Computer Aided Design (CAD) Engineer

THE OPPORTUNITY

CAD Engineer

Team Swift are recruiting a CAD Engineer who will be responsible for the development and maintenance of manufacturing drawings and support data, ensuring that new drawings and updates meet the full aspirations of the Company and its customers.

The ideal candidate will be a creative and innovative individual who has experience using CAD and who has worked within the caravan or similar furniture, kitchen or bathroom industry.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment renowned for innovation, quality construction, stylish design and outstanding value! The product Development department generate and maintain engineering drawings and bill of materials for every model, hundreds of drawing are created, modified and issued every week.

Main Responsibilities

To ensure all CAD drawings and its supporting information is produced and maintained to the highest standard and within the agreed timescales

To be a valued member of the CAD Group by generating ideas and suggestions to help ensure that the full benefits of the CAD packages are maximized for both the product and process improvements

Provide highly detailed CAD designs and drawings which offer innovative solutions to address the underlying issues of weight, cost and complexity, thereby enhancing the Companys reputation for technical leadership

To update and maintain drawings in a clear and simple format and which does not detract from the original design intent

Meet strict timescale and cost targets

Ensure that products and modules comply with the required legislation and type approval requirements at all times

Accurately assess the impacts of change and communicate accordingly

Support meetings with attendance and reports as required

Compliance with Health & Safety requirements

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

Qualified in the use of CAD, or experience of CAD drawings within a drawing office

Knowledge of caravan or similar furniture construction, materials & engineering practices in the industry

Knowledge of BOMS

Experience of using engineering change (MIR) systems

Has an understanding and interest of technical advances in some relevant areas such as new materials and weight savings

Ability to work well under pressure to achieve deadlines

Good problem solving skills being able to analyse problems and establish the root cause providing robust solutions

High level of accuracy in work and strong attention to detail

Flexible, adaptable, enthusiastic and motivated

Strong verbal & written communication skills

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