CAD Engineer - 12 month contract

We are looking for a detail-driven experienced CAD Engineer to join our client's High Wycombe team on an initial 12 month contract to start as soon as possible. You will play a crucial role in designing, drafting, and developing technical drawings for our client's lighting products and systems.

Working closely with engineering, design and production teams, you'll create accurate 2D and 3D CAD models, support pre-commissioning via Perspective software, and contribute to efficient project delivery.

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and receive lighting layout drawings from contractors/clients
• Use AutoCAD to create backdrops and prepare files
• Export drawings into our Perspective graphical supervisor software
• Populate Perspective with lighting icons, create network trees, and assist with pre-commissioning
• Produce and revise technical drawings, schematics and documentation
• Work collaboratively across teams to resolve technical issues
• Maintain organised records of designs, revisions and specifications
• Provide progress updates and project reports
• Support the Estimating team with quotations
• Contribute ideas to improve product design, efficiency and functionality

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear and confident communicator
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Eager to learn and adaptable to evolving tools and technologies
• Patient, persistent and committed to producing high-quality work
• Precision-focused, ensuring designs minimise errors and rework

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Product/Industrial Design, or a related technical field (preferred)
• CAD software certification (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino)
• Experience with 3D modelling and rendering tools (advantageous)
• Previous experience as a CAD Engineer/Designer in lighting, electronics or manufacturing
• Understanding of smart lighting or IoT lighting technologies (highly advantageous)
• Knowledge of industry standards such as IEC/CE and quality control processes
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.