CAD / Hardware Design Engineer – Defence Projects

About the role

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on highly secure defence programmes, designing and validating components for complex land platforms. You will combine hands‑on 3D CAD expertise with broader hardware engineering and integration tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Develop high‑quality 3D CAD models and detailed drawings using Creo Parametric.
• Validate mechanical and electrical components and subsystems for vehicle platforms.
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation in line with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct tolerance analysis and support design optimisation for manufacturability and performance.
• Support prototyping, integration, testing and validation activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Manage CAD data, drawings and configurations within PLM systems such as Windchill.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, export controls and security requirements.

Required profile

• Degree, diploma or equivalent in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in 3D CAD design, preferably with Creo Parametric.
• Experience in design and manufacturing environments (defence, automotive or heavy vehicles is advantageous).
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, materials and design principles.
• Experience with tolerance analysis and design validation.
• Ability to work on highly secure, nationally significant defence programmes.

Required skills

• Creo Parametric
• Windchill (or other PLM systems)
• Tolerance analysis

What we offer

• Work on highly secure, nationally significant defence programmes.
• Exposure to advanced engineering and vehicle design technologies.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Strong long‑term career pathways within the defence sector.
• Attractive daily rates.