Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior CAD Designer - Electrical with a background in Nuclear or other highly regulated sector on a staff basis, to be working hybrid but willing to attend sites/offices in Barrow.

What you'll be doing:

Direct involvement with the design of our World Class Submarines, joining the team responsible for producing 3D models of Electrical Systems and Equipment Integration

Using the CAD toolset to produce 3D models of electrical routed systems and electrical equipment integration e.g. switchboards and power units etc.

Mature and develop 2D electrical schematics / system diagrams

Producing outputs (including 2D drawings and electronic data) to support manufacturing, installation and testing of our products

Developing and maintaining close working relationships with other design teams and stakeholders

Working as a team to produce an integrated design that meets the customer's expectations and agreed set of requirements

Working with a mentor to develop your skills with tailored training and learning opportunities
Your skills and experiences:

Relevant apprenticeship, engineering qualification or previous experience as an Electrical Designer / Draughtsperson e.g. HNC, ONC or degree qualification in relevant STEM subject or equivalent work experience

Experience in electrical compartment integration and Engineering Standards at component and sub-component / assembly level

Knowledge and understanding of electrical routed systems at both 2D and 3D level

Understanding of CAD toolsets and techniques

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