Senior Mechanical CAD Design Lead
Job Description:
This is a senior leadership role where you will be responsible for managing the CAD environment, driving integration between SolidWorks Mechanical and SolidWorks Electrical, delivering quality outputs, leading and mentoring junior drafters and engineers in CAD best practices, GD&T, and drafting standards.
You will collaborate across disciplines with mechanical, electrical, production, and supply chain teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Additionally, you will optimise processes by introducing automation, macros, and continuous improvement to speed up drafting and reduce rework.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* Expert in SolidWorks Mechanical with advanced knowledge of assemblies, sheet metal, surfacing, weldments, BOMs, and PDM.
* Experience in SolidWorks Electrical integration for unified electro-mechanical design.
* Strong GD&T skills and drafting standards knowledge (AS 1100 / ASME Y14.5).
* In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, machining, coatings, finishes, DFM/DFA).
* Proven ability to mentor others, set standards, and lead CAD-related decision making.