CAD Engineer / Graduate Design Engineer

CAD Engineer / Graduate CAD Engineer
Nottingham

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000

The Company:

Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of bespoke medical storage equipment.

With over 70 years of history and a team of around 85 employees, the business has built a strong reputation within a niche but essential industry. They manufacture everything from raw materials through to installation, offering a full end-to-end solution for their clients.

Due to continued demand and a recent internal move, they are now looking to bring in a Graduate / Junior CAD Engineer to join their friendly and supportive design team.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or junior engineer to kick-start their career in a hands-on design environment. You’ll be joining a team of 5 CAD Engineers and will receive full training across CAD software, industry standards, and internal processes.

The role is heavily CAD-focused, with a mix of 2D and 3D work, supporting projects from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating 2D layout drawings from architectural plans
• Producing detailed manufacturing drawings, including sheet metal, assemblies, and BOMs
• Modifying existing designs to meet bespoke customer requirements
• Supporting the sales team with tenders and quotations
• Liaising with production and project teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Coordinating with the shopfloor to support manufacturing updates

About You:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Understanding of 2D and 3D CAD design
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Motivated, eager to learn, and keen to build a long-term career in engineering

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience with Solid Edge or SolidWorks
• Exposure to sheet metal or fabrication design
• Previous internship or placement in a CAD role

The Benefits:

• Starting salary of £26,500 (up to £30,000 for more experienced candidates)
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing to 25 with service)
• Full training and development programme
• Clear salary progression as you develop within the role
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on real engineering projects from day one

How to Apply:

If you’re a graduate or junior engineer looking to start your career in a supportive, hands-on design role, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at [email protected] or call 0116 218 1644 for more information.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation