via Indeed · 23 September 2026 ·2 days ago

CAD Design Engineer

Ensee Ltd
Preston parttime, fulltime Remote
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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
Why Join Us?

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
Experience:
  • Fusion 360 or equivalent: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Preston PR4 4SS

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