Permanent

Senior CAD Design Engineer

Expert Employment

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1QY

40000 - 45000 Per Annum None

Posted: 24 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 23 November 2026

Ref: 2681

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About the Role

This permanent Senior CAD Design Engineer position in Aylesbury offers a salary of £40,000 to £45,000 and centres on rocket engine systems development. The successful candidate will design individual components and complete system-level assemblies using Creo, producing detailed technical drawings compliant with BS8888 or equivalent standards. Collaboration with engineers to refine designs, support for prototype development and testing, and visits to manufacturing sites and suppliers all form part of the work. Applicants should bring strong CAD modelling skills, drawing documentation experience, and the ability to liaise effectively across production teams. The role suits an experienced engineer seeking a hands-on design position within a specialist manufacturing setting.

We are looking for an experienced CAD Engineer to play a key role in the development of rocket engine systems. You will participate in designing both individual components and complete system level assemblies, ensuring precision and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Use CAD software (Creo) to design, model, and create detailed drawings of rocket engine components, sub assemblies, and full system layouts.
Develop technical drawings and documentation in line with BS8888 (or equivalent standards).
Collaborate with engineers, incorporating feedback to refine and improve designs.
Support prototype development and testing of new designs.
Visit manufacturing sites and suppliers to liaise with teams, gather insights, and ensure seamless production integration.
Participate in design and manufacturing meetings, ensuring alignment across teams.
What We are Looking For
Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline
Hands-on experience with CAD software, ideally PTC Creo.
A strong portfolio showcasing previous design work.
Proficiency in CAD, Lab Works

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