CAD Engineer

CAD Engineer needed!
Salary range between £35k - £50k depending on experience 

Pertemps is proud to recruit on behalf of our client for this exciting opportunity!
Are you ready to bring innovative ideas to life? We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client's dynamic R&D team. This role offers the chance to leverage your expertise in manufacturing processes, mechanical principles, and CAD to design next-generation products. Your contributions will play a vital role in product development and support various business areas with high-quality documentation and visuals.

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Responsibilities
- Product Design: Create mechanical components for new product development using SolidWorks, including component layouts and product casings.
- Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers to ensure the efficient manufacturing of designed parts.
- Technical Documentation: Prepare manufacturing drawings, wiring diagrams, datasheets, user manuals, and build manuals.
- Safety Standards: Coordinate with test houses to perform product safety assessments and adhere to safety procedures.
- Quality Compliance: Maintain company standards for quality, certification, and compliance, particularly ATEX, UKEX, IECEx, and CSA certifications.
- Customer Assurance: Uphold company responsibilities for product certifications and customer duty of care.
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Required Skills
- CAD Expertise: Proficiency in SolidWorks is essential (SEE Electrical is a plus).
- Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with processes like injection molding and CNC machining.
- Technical Writing: Ability to write clear, concise instructions and documentation.
- Design Standards: Understanding of IP protection (e.g., IP65) and mechanical safety principles (e.g., BS EN 61010).
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Terms of Employment
- Employment Type: Full-time (for less experienced engineers) or part-time (for more experienced engineers).
- Flexible Hours: Core working hours are 8:00-16:30, with options to work earlier, later, or weekends if preferred.
- Remote Working: Work from home is possible, with a minimum of one day per week in the office.
- Annual Leave: 25 days per year (full-time equivalent), increasing by one day every three years, up to 28 days.
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Perks and Benefits
- Life Cover: Company-provided life insurance (3x basic salary).
- Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the NEST pension scheme.
- Exclusive Offers: Access to special discounts through the company HR system.
- Health & Wellbeing: Support through the 3rd-party Health Assured program.
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Join a team that is shaping the future of mechanical design and innovation. If you're passionate about creating impactful designs and enjoy working in a supportive, flexible environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today or email Joe.Smith@Pertemps.co.uk