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Are you a Mechanical CAD Technician with knowledge of AutoCAD Inventor, looking for an exciting role where you will be given expert training from senior engineers to advance your design ability, along with being given fantastic progression opportunities to senior design engineer or team leader?

On offer is the chance to join an expanding surface finishing company that supplies into the commercial industry. Established in 1973, they are looking for another design engineer to join their team of 40 to help them achieve their goal of becoming the biggest company in the surface finishing industry.

In this role, you will be using AutoCAD Inventor to design bespoke ovens, spray booths and conveyors. You will also be performing some FEA on certain products such as the conveyors, to ensure the design is going to be stable. You will be in a team of 2 other senior design engineers, who can train you on the company equipment and materials. There is also overtime available at 1.5X when required, with hours available varying a lot depending on the schedule.

This position would suit a Mechanical CAD technician, with AutoCAD Inventor knowledge, looking for a dynamic role in an expanding company that can offer excellent training and progression.

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