CAD Designer

The client are a leading manufacturer of access hardware parts, components and applications for various industry sectors.
They are recruiting for a CAD Designer / Design Engineer to join their team in Redditch.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and creation of 2D & 3D product and application drawings.


Salary - £32k - £35k

Key responsibilities and duties

• To design and create innovative new product concepts and finalised designs.
• Carry out design changes to existing products as directed by the engineering drawings.
• Work closely with customers and suppliers to bring products to life.
• Support the sales department with initial design concepts.
• Support the production department to ensure that parts go together smoothly and efficiently.
• Support the quality department with product improvements.
• Answer all customer enquiries, via email, internet calls, or phone calls in timely manner.
• Assist and drive cost reduction projects to achieve targets set by the engineering manager.

Skills and experience required

• Must have experience of 3D & 2D CAD, Solidworks would be highly beneficial.
• Basic knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Ability to carry out tolerance stacks.
• Ability to work to agreed timescales. 
• Have an understanding of die-cast, moulded, pressed and machined parts.
• Ability to work in a team.
• A good eye for detail and able to multi task effectively.
• Good time management.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer, CAD Technician to join an established, friendly, supportive business.

Working hours - Monday to Thursday 7am to 5.15pm, a 4 day week - Fridays off.


The role is based in Redditch so is easily commutable from Birmingham, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Alcester, Dudley, Droitwich, West Bromwich, Kidderminster, Stratford upon Avon.

The role is being advertised on behalf of Pertemps who operate as a recruitment agent.