CAD Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
A challenging but rewarding opportunity has arisen to join Peter Campbell (Sales) Ltd as a CAD Engineer. PCS are Scotland’s largest independent cutting tool supplier and manufacturer based in Airdrie. We provide a comprehensive range of metal cutting tooling and tool regrind services to all major manufacturing sectors including Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Automotive and Power Generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Use 3D CAD software, SolidWorks, to produce tooling drawings tailored to our customers’ requirements.
- Read and understand customer drawings.
- Create 3D models of customer components.
- Create assemblies of components and tooling in order to confirm proof of concept.
- Work in both imperial and metric measurements.
- Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Clear communication and presentation skills, with the cultural empathy and emotional awareness required to integrate into a team focused on the delivery of best in class customer service.
- Naturally customer focused, with a passion for creating a market leading proposition and customer experience that customers want to come back time and time again.
- A proactive self-starter who is comfortable working at pace with an open and inclusive style.
- Active listener with the ability to communicate at all levels within the business.
- Results focused with a passion for winning. Drive for stretch goals and inspire and challenge.
Experience
- Previous experience in a fast-paced customer centric business.
- Customer relationship management experience and a strong customer service ethos.
- A conscientious and disciplined attention to detail with the proven ability to drive and deliver profitable growth.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
- An individual who will gain credibility and win respect across the organisation.
- Confidence with a drive to challenge and develop the performance to the next level.
- Preferred knowledge, but not essential:
- Experience of Various machining operations including milling, turning and drilling.
- Knowledge of engineering cutting tools and their use.
- General understanding of thread types.
Stakeholders
- Work closely with the external sales team, management team & wider Rubix group to maximise the development of all customer relationships.
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CAD Engineer roles across Rubix'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 General.
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 £52,165 - £69,524 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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