CAD Design Engineer

CAD Design Engineer | Competitive Salary (D.O.E.)
Steelway Brickhouse Ltd | Full Time, Permanent | West Bromwich – B70

Hours of Work

Monday – Thursday, 07:00 - 16:00 & Friday, 07:30 - 12:30 (39 hours per week, office based)

Who We Are

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.

Key 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.

Key Skills & 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.

How to Apply

If you feel you have the skills & drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV and ensure that your contact details are correct. We aim to review all applications within seven days of being recieved and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates once this review has taken place.

Although we may not be able to provide individual feedback to everyone, we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to apply for this position, and for your interest in becoming part of the Northern Industries Group