Expleo is currently recruiting an experienced CAD Author to support one of our major automotive customers based in Gaydon. This is a contract opportunity suited to a senior CAD professional with strong technical capability and the confidence to work independently on complex engineering projects.
The Role
As a CAD Author, you will play a key role in the creation, modification, and validation of engineering designs using CAD/CAM/CAE tools. You will collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality digital models, drawings, and simulations that support product development and optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate engineering requirements into accurate technical drawings, layouts, and digital models using CAD/CAM/CAE software
- Create, edit, and manage complex CAD models for components, parts, and assemblies
- Customise CAD/CAM/CAE tools to support complex or non-standard design requirements
- Develop digital prototypes and conduct design simulations to verify reliability, safety, and performance
- Recommend design improvements based on simulation and digital prototyping outcomes
- Collaborate with product and manufacturing engineers throughout the design lifecycle
- Produce materials lists and contribute to cost estimates where required
- Manage assigned workstreams independently with limited supervision
- Coach, review, and support the work of junior or lower-level CAD professionals
About You
Essential:
- Proficiency with PLM and CAD tools, including Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE (PLM), CATIA V5 (CAD), and Siemens Teamcenter (PLM).
- Strong technical understanding of automotive architectures, systems, or commodities, with the ability to apply this knowledge in an engineering or design environment.
- Strong communication skills, able to simplify complex information and convey it clearly both verbally and through high‑quality written documentation.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a methodical approach to problem‑solving and issue detection.
- Comfortable working independently, with the confidence to seek support or clarification when required.
- Process‑minded and committed to maintaining a high standard of output, consistently supporting quality and continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to manage a defined workload, prioritising effectively and delivering tasks within agreed timelines.
- Technically curious, proactive, and confident in learning new tools, processes, and skills.