CAD Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you self-driven with a commitment to deliver the best customer service? At Doncasters we currently have an exciting opportunity for CAD Engineer to join our team and undertake a project work on a fixed-term basis.
The role
As CAD Engineer you will work with Manufacturing Engineers, Project Engineers, and Design Engineers to understand the requirements of their initial designs and turn them into accurate and detailed technical drawings in 2D and 3D models. These drawings will be used at all stages of a project, from estimating cost and feasibility to creating the blueprints for manufacturing and instructions for installation.
This role is a key component to our project and we are looking for an experienced CAD Engineer, who has lots of enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, is proactive, and a great problem solver.
Interested?
The ideal candidate would be a pro-active Engineer who is experienced and proficient with AutoCAD. The role is suited to a highly self-motivated individual who can operate under minimal supervision whilst providing high quality outcomes and decisions.
Requirements:Qualifications or recognised training in the use of 2D CAD (AutoCAD)
Experience and proficient with AutoCAD is essential
Experienced and proficient with AutoCAD Revit is essential
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CAD Engineer roles across Doncasters's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,068 - £42,100 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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