CAD/PDM Engineer- Hertfordshire

CAD/PDM Engineer

Job Description

Excellent Salary and development opportunities
Hertfordshire

I am currently looking to recruit a CAD/PDM Engineer to join my client based in Hertfordshire

I am looking to recruit an experienced CAD/PDM Engineer to join my client’s rapidly growing Engineering Design Team.

As the world’s leading innovator in online retail with a pioneering business model, developing and opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate and engaging in exciting new business partnerships, there has never been a better time to join this company.

I am looking for an individual who will create CAD models, assemblies and drawings. Also runs the mechanical CAD system and PDM including maintenance and providing support to users. Sets the corporate standard for CAD work and drawings, ensures the security of CAD data and is responsible for checking drawings and models.

Role & Responsibilities

Creating CAD models, assemblies, drawings and specifications according to best practise and corporate standards;

Setting the corporate standard for CAD modelling, draughting and assemblies and ensuring this is followed by giving guidance;

Checking work before it is released;

Maintaining the mechanical CAD system, PDM system and all related software to ensure availability to users;

Providing CAD system and PDM training to new members of the team as well as support to current users;

Performing day to day PDM support and maintenance activities;

Communicating regularly with the organisation to advise on upgrades, downtime and other relevant information;

Providing training and best practise sessions;

Ensuring the security and integrity of mechanical CAD data;

Keeping up to date with trends and developments in mechanical CAD software, systems and data management. Responsible for championing changes where they have sufficient benefit to the organisation.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Minimum:

A thorough understanding of either BS 8888 or ASME Y14.5 and the practical application of it;

Excellent understanding of how to apply GD&T when creating component and assembly drawings;

A strong history of using SolidWorks in a professional environment;

Skilled in the administration of a PDM system, preferably SolidWorks PDM or SolidWorks Workgroup PDM;

An HND in Engineering or equivalent qualification with relevant experience;

A proven track record in the design of components and assemblies that have gone into production;

Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals and practises;

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred (in addition to minimum)

• Any experience with Autodesk Inventor;
• Knowledge of IEC document structure;
• Experience training contractors in producing high quality drawings;
• Experience training others in CAD skills and draughting to BS 8888

Benefits

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection
• 23 days holiday, increasing to 25 with 3 years’ service
• 15% Company discount

Application Process

• If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please submit your CV.
• We will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

For more information and to apply visit our website or email paul.leyshon@minstrellrecruitment.com