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CAD/CAM/CAE Designer

Posted 29 January 2026
Salary £30.00 - £37.66 per hour
LocationWarwick
Job type Contract
Discipline Body & Chassis
Reference86862_1769694892

Job description

Order Ref: 36344665

Position Title: CAD/CAM/CAE Designer

Location: Gaydon

Position Type: Contract

Inside IR35

Salary: £34.66 per hour umbrella inside IR35

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking a CAD/CAM/CAE Designer to join their team on a long term rolling contract

40 hours per week

Inside IR35

Duties:

  • Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CAD/CAM/CAE) work focuses on the documentation, illustration, and digital modelling of engineering designs and processes including:
  • Assessing engineering requirements and translating into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software or applying standard CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, and assemblies
  • Capturing, defining and controlling of all GD&T information
  • Capturing, defining and controlling of all significant and critical characteristics
  • Coordinating with others to define the most suitable materials for sub-components
  • Calculations and testing to support fixing design (adhesives, fasteners, etc)
  • Design of parts to ensure good manufacturability
  • Design of jigs/fixtures for assembly
  • Customizing CAD/CAM/CAE software to model complex or unusual designs
  • Creating digital proto-types and conducting design simulations for purposes of verifying reliability/safety and optimizing engineering processes
  • Collaborating with product/manufacturing process engineers by recommending changes to component designs based on outcomes of digital proto-typing and design simulations
  • May provide materials lists and cost estimates
  • Level: A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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IF APPLICABLE (UK AND B2B ROLES)

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*