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 professionals

About 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