Part-Time CAD Engineer

CAD Engineer - Cannock
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 Pro-Rata for Part-time
Hours:  Monday-Thursday: 7:30 - 16:00 Friday: 7:30 - 13:00
Work Pattern: 3 days per week - Flexible to suit the candidate & business.
 
 
We''re working with a sub-contract sheet metal business, who are looking for a talented CAD Engineer to join their growing team in Cannock. If you enjoy turning ideas into accurate, manufacturable designs and want a role where your work directly influences exciting new products, this is the place for you.
 
What You''ll Be Doing
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be a key part of the engineering team, you''ll take ownership of CAD activity throughout new product introduction. You''ll use your technical skills to create, optimise  manufacturing solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating accurate CAD models and drawings based on client requirements
• Developing flat patterns and preparing data for manufacture
• Reviewing and enhancing customer-supplied models to improve manufacturability
• Programming and nesting for flatbed laser machines using CAD/CAM software
• Interpreting engineering drawings and maintaining meticulous drawing control, including parts library revisions
• Reverse engineering customer samples
• Designing jigs and fixtures to improve shop-floor efficiency
• Supporting trials from planning through to data presentation 

What You''ll Bring
You''ll thrive in this role if you enjoy hands-on engineering, problem-solving and seeing your designs come to life. Essential attributes include:

• Strong CAD capability within a laser, fabrication or sheet-metal environment (preferred)
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar (essential)
• Experience programming lasers and/or press brakes
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings (GD&T advantageous)
• Understanding of engineering materials and processes
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Familiarity with MRP systems
• Confident using Microsoft Office
• Methodical, structured approach to problem-solving
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong communication skills
• Detail-focused, self-motivated team player

Who You''ll Work With
You''ll be part of a supportive engineering team that collaborates, shares knowledge and works together to deliver high-quality products for our customers.
 
 
What You''ll Get
The flexibility of working 3/4 days per week, a competitive salary commensurate with your experience, a flexible holiday entitlement, with the only shut down being at Christmas, a large free car park on site.
 
If you feel that you''d like to work 3/4 days/week, and have the necessary skills and experience for this role, then please send your CV in the first instance to: (url removed)
 
Sirius Recruitment are acting as an employment agency in the recruitment of the CAD Engineer role.

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