CAD Designer

CAD Designer (Aerospace)

Location

Portsmouth

Rate

£40 per hour

Contract

6-Month Agency Contract

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Hours

07:30 – 16:15 (Mon–Thurs) | 07:30 – 16:00 (Fri) | Every other Friday off

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation for an experienced CAD Designer to join their Design Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment supporting both new product introduction (NPI) and legacy design improvements.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented CAD professional with strong CATIA V5 experience, looking to contribute to innovative aerospace projects while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and 2D technical drawings using CATIA V5
• Support design and development activities for aerospace products and systems
• Manage and implement Document Change Notes (DCNs), including updates to legacy designs
• Work closely with Design Engineers to ensure CAD outputs meet technical specifications and programme requirements
• Produce fully detailed drawings compliant with aerospace standards, company procedures, and configuration control requirements
• Participate in design reviews and respond to engineering change requests
• Resolve CAD-related issues and provide technical support to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
• Ensure all drawings and models are correctly released through document control systems
• Maintain high levels of accuracy, quality, and data integrity while meeting project deadlines

About You

• Strong experience using CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly Design, Drafting)
• Proven background producing 2D and 3D CAD designs within a regulated environment
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and controlled design processes
• High attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within engineering teams

Desirable Experience

• Experience managing engineering changes / DCNs
• Background working with metallic components
• Exposure to rubber mouldings or vacuum forming processes
• Experience supporting NPI programmes from concept through to production
• Previous experience within aerospace, aviation, or similar highly regulated industries

What’s on Offer

• Flexible working pattern with every other Friday off
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects
• Collaborative and professional engineering environment

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