Senior CAD Engineer

Permanent
£50,000 + Bonus + 28 days holidays (&bank hols) 
Monday to Thursday (Days - 37 hours)
Ulverston

Our client is a global leader in Defence and Aerospace manufacturing. An opportunity has arisen for a Senior CAD Engineer to join the manufacturing team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create CAD drawings, SOPs, and written specifications for new product launches to guide Operations for efficient assembly and testing.
- Assist Operations in resolving technical issues and documenting investigation work, improving production processes and product designs to cut costs and boost reliability while meeting quality standards.
- Design, develop, and optimize tooling and test jigs promptly by collaborating with design and manufacturing teams, ensuring product quality and operational efficiency.
- Review and update product/process documentation and ERP system information, including bills of materials and design change requests.
- Conduct detailed statistical analysis, provide relevant KPIs to identify process weaknesses, and implement corrective actions for improvement.
- Collaborate with the Design department throughout the New Product development lifecycle to maximize manufacturability and efficiency (DFM).
- Research and implement new technologies to enhance assembly and testing processes.
- Train operations teams on new assembly methods and technologies during New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Generate Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and Control Plans.
- Maintain a safe working environment, adhering to company and regulatory standards.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE   
- Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering (or similar subject) - Ideal
- Lean manufacturing or six sigma qualifications preferred
- Knowledge of IFS ERP software and Microsoft SharePoint
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and
- Outlook
- Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standard

This company is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

** If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided **

Cubiq Recruitment is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the aerospace, technology, and manufacturing sectors. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across all core commercial engineering disciplines and specialist areas of aerospace engineering within Design, CAMO, LAE, Manufacturing, H&S and Facilities Management.