Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Rate: £35.80ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £26.68ph on a PAYE basis
Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Reference: J(phone number removed)
Position Description:
Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CAD/CAM/CAE) work focuses on the documentation, illustration, and digital modelling of engineering designs and processes including:
Assessing engineering requirements and translating into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software or applying standard CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, and assemblies
Capturing, defining and controlling all GD&T information
Capturing, defining and controlling of all significant and critical characteristics
Coordinating with others to define the most suitable materials for sub-components
Calculations and testing to support fixing design (adhesives, fasteners, etc)
Design of parts to ensure good manufacturability
Design of jigs/fixtures for assembly
Customizing CAD/CAM/CAE software to model complex or unusual designs
Creating digital proto-types and conducting design simulations for purposes of verifying reliability/safety and optimizing engineering processes
Collaborating with product/manufacturing process engineers by recommending changes to component designs based on outcomes of digital proto-typing and design simulations
May provide materials lists and cost estimates Level: A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include:
Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals.
Ensure all appropriate JLR standards are met throughout design maturation
Manage design verification test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support engineering test teams with rectification of issues
Work with Supplier teams to develop fix & resolution plans for hardware issues
Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.
Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
Specialization Match Note: Para-Professional incumbents typically work on less complex engineering designs and processes than Individual Professionals and modify draft layouts/models created by engineers and CAD/CAM/CAE designers. Typical Title: CAD/CAM/CAE Drafter, CAD/CAM/CAE Designer, Drafter Designer
Skills / Experience Required:
CAD skills to design and manipulate mechanical components
Design for manufacture
Tooling design
Hands-on, practical skills
Detailed knowledge of GD&T
Working knowledge of FMEA and significant/critical characteristics
Experience of diecasting, injection moulding, machining, pressing, stamping, painting and other associated manufacturing processes
Understanding of different fixing methods and how to perform design calculations to ensure robustness
Empirical knowledge of tooling design considerations and mould flow analyses
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical issues to stakeholders
Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result
A critical thinker who is able to apply a logical approach to problem resolution
Willingness to learn, and to take active responsibility for own development/objectives
A person who responds positively to constructive feedback, new ideas and inputs
Experience of CATIA or other equivalent CAD packages
Experience of performing bolted joint calculations
Experience of performing adhesive force calculations and a working knowledge of the noise factors that may degrade performance
A practitioner of quality methods like, 8D, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis or Fault Tree Analysis
Design for manufacturing and design for six sigma
**THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35**
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CS Technical Staffing Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency.
We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.
No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications
Salary description
£26.00 - £26.68 per hour