CAD Design Engineer
Bring Engineering to Life
We are an established specialist animatronics and themed entertainment manufacturer, creating bespoke mechanical and interactive projects for clients across the leisure, attractions and entertainment sectors.
Due to significant new project wins, we are expanding our design and engineering team and are seeking a talented CAD Design Engineer to join us.
This is a hands\-on role for someone who enjoys taking a concept from a screen and turning it into a fully functioning product.
Your Role
Working alongside our directors, engineers and manufacturing team, you will develop concepts into practical, production\-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Create detailed 3D CAD models and assemblies using Autodesk Fusion 360
Produce accurate manufacturing and fabrication drawings
Design bespoke components, mechanisms and structures
Design for manufacture and assembly
Prepare CNC manufacturing files where required
Work closely with workshop and fabrication teams
Produce accurate dimensions, tolerances and specifications
Assist with prototyping, testing and development
Review designs during manufacture and implement improvements
Support projects through concept, manufacture, assembly and installation
Essential Skills \& Experience
✔ Strong Autodesk Fusion 360 experience (or equivalent CAD package)
✔ Ability to create detailed technical drawings
✔ Good understanding of mechanical design principles
✔ Design for manufacture experience
✔ Excellent attention to detail
✔ Strong problem\-solving capability
✔ Ability to work effectively with engineers and workshop teams
✔ Comfortable working within a fast\-moving project environment
Desirable Experience
- Animatronics or themed entertainment
- Automation and special effects
- Fabrication and sheet\-metal design
- CNC manufacturing processes
- Machinery and mechanism design
- Welding and fabrication knowledge
- Plastics, composites and specialist materials
- Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
Unique Projects
Work on genuinely unusual and creative engineering solutions where every project brings a new challenge.
See Your Work Become Reality
Be involved from initial concept through manufacture, testing and installation.
Growing Business
Join an ambitious specialist manufacturer with exciting projects and long\-term opportunities.
Collaborative Team
Work alongside experienced engineers, fabricators and manufacturing specialists who share a passion for innovation.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On\-site parking
- Fusion 360 or equivalent: 1 year (required)
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