CAD Author

Expleo is currently recruiting an experienced CAD Author to support one of our major automotive customers based in Gaydon. This is a contract opportunity suited to a senior CAD professional with strong technical capability and the confidence to work independently on complex engineering projects.

The Role

As a CAD Author, you will play a key role in the creation, modification, and validation of engineering designs using CAD/CAM/CAE tools. You will collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality digital models, drawings, and simulations that support product development and optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Translate engineering requirements into accurate technical drawings, layouts, and digital models using CAD/CAM/CAE software
Create, edit, and manage complex CAD models for components, parts, and assemblies
Customise CAD/CAM/CAE tools to support complex or non-standard design requirements
Develop digital prototypes and conduct design simulations to verify reliability, safety, and performance
Recommend design improvements based on simulation and digital prototyping outcomes
Collaborate with product and manufacturing engineers throughout the design lifecycle
Produce materials lists and contribute to cost estimates where required
Manage assigned workstreams independently with limited supervision
Coach, review, and support the work of junior or lower-level CAD professionalsAbout You

Extensive experience in CAD/CAM/CAE drafting and design within an engineering environment (automotive experience highly desirable)
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, standards, and best practices
Proven ability to work on complex engineering designs and processes
Confident working autonomously and managing multiple tasks or priorities
Experience supporting or reviewing the work of junior designers/drafters
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally