The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a CAD Engineer to work in the Product Development department. The role involves working closely with a team of mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing and quality engineers to design and develop the structural framework and packaging of new standard HVAC products from concept through to production manufacture whilst maintaining the existing portfolio.
The Role
The role consists of working as part of a team to develop new product design projects in accordance with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and relevant SOM guidelines from concept through to full product launch.
- Producing drawings adhering to company, departmental and industry standards
- Creating 3D models, layout drawings and designing pipe-work
- Creating sheet metal manufacturing drawings of folded parts and assembly drawings
- Working to deadlines and cost requirements
- Designing products with manufacturing and assembly in mind, allowing labour targets to be met
- Structuring Bills of Material
- Sourcing appropriate furnishings and casework fittings
Skills & experience
- Experience of MS Word and Excel are essential
HNC or Degree qualified in an Engineering or Science based subject
Previous product design experience - Sheet metal design experience
- Sheet metal manufacturing experience preferred
- Mechanical engineering knowledge would be an advantage
- Have an ability to use their own initiative
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Ideally experience of the following software:
- Solid Edge ST9 and later
- Radan 2D CAD/CAM
- AutoCAD 2D
- SAP
Although a high base level of CAD knowledge is expected, training will be provided for the right applicant to develop the skills and knowledge required for the position.
Package Descriptions
- 7% Employer Pension contribution (min 1% employee)
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday + statutory days
- Holiday Purchase scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Airedale Rewards scheme – discounts on shopping/restaurants/cinema etc
- Cycle to Work with shower/changing facilities
- Tusker Electric Car scheme
- On-site parking and electric charging points
- Company events – bonfire, staff lunches etc
About Airedale
Formed in the UK in 1974, Airedale is a world leader in the delivery of innovative thermal management solutions in mission critical environments like data centres.
At our heart we’re a technology company, working with huge global colocation and hyperscale clients to design, build, install and optimise precision cooling systems that operate 24/7/365 in data centres all over the world. We are engineers, we are problem solvers and we are passionate about the role that air conditioning plays in an increasingly connected world. We’re also passionate about sustainability and we’re part of the Modine group, a global organization with fiscal 2024 revenues of $2.4 billion, who’s vision is to help engineer a cleaner, healthier world.
Prospective candidates must have proof that they have the right to work in the UK.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding the position. CVs will only be accepted directly by interested candidates and no speculative CVs will be accepted.
| Contract Type | Permanent – Full Time |
| Hours | 39 per week, 08.00 – 16.30 (15.30 Friday) |
| Location | Leeds |
