CAD Design Engineer

Hours of Work

Monday – Thursday, 07:00 - 16:00 & Friday, 07:30 - 12:30 (39 hours per week, office based)
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Part of the Northern Industries Group, Steelway Ltd is a long-established specialist in the design & manufacture of high-quality steel fabrications, access covers, & bespoke metalwork solutions. With almost a century of experience, we are recognised throughout the UK construction & infrastructure sectors for our engineering excellence, product innovation, & commitment to quality.

Steelway Brickhouse, based in West Bromwich, is a key division of the business, producing precision-engineered access covers & frames for use across the Water, Sewer, Telecommunications, Power, Rail, Domestic, Industrial, & Commercial markets – using mild steel, stainless steel, & aluminium.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced CAD Designer to join our busy design team in West Bromwich. This role is ideal for someone with exceptional attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently - driving continuous improvement and positive change where needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in producing high-quality drawings and 3D models for a wide range of bespoke steelwork projects, including security access covers, lift-off hatches, and fencing systems.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for producing design layouts, general arrangements & complete manufacturing drawings, developing new products, & improving existing product lines.

Responsibilities

• Utilise previous industry experience & knowledge to produce detailed fabrication drawings & 3D models using AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor.
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs) & ensure accuracy in parts lists.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, sales & marketing, the client, architect & structural engineers to gather critical information & specifications.
• Attend internal & external project design meetings offering valuable input to improving current designs.
• Ensure all designs comply with project specifications, tolerances, & quality standards.
• Maintain accurate files & records.
• Support junior members of the team & contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes.
• Actively participate as a designer on NPD & project work.

Essential Experience ‍

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a sheet metal fabrication environment. (preferably in access cover/roof hatch design & fabrication)
• Advanced user of AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor with strong 3D modelling & assembly design skills.
• In-depth understanding of steel & sheet metal design principles, fabrication methods, & manufacturing processes & constraints.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance innovation, practicality, & compliance.
• Comprehensive understanding of technical drawings & specifications.
• IT Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Knowledge of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software & parametric modelling would be advantageous.
• Able to work full time hours at our design office, 5 days per week.
  
  What We Offer

• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development & training.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown.