CAD/CAE Team Leader

Cwmbran, South Wales

6 Month Contract

Competitive pay negotiable depending on experience.

Our client, a specialist manufacturer is seeking to recruit an experienced engineering leader to support a major new programme. The successful candidate will have a proven background as a CAD Engineer with strong CATIA skills designing:

• Chassis
• Suspension
• Braking
• Steering
• Powertrain - Transmission, Gearboxes, Axles
• Heavy vehicle
• Defence vehicles
• Aerospace structures

The Opportunity

Location: Cwmbran, South Wales

Contract: 6 months (subject to contract award)

Travel: Some UK travel will be required

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a team of talented engineers, ensuring high-quality design delivery while working closely with customers and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the CAD/CAE engineering team
• Plan and allocate engineering workload
• Support project delivery against programme milestones
• Review CAD designs and ensure engineering quality standards are achieved
• Act as the technical interface with customers and internal stakeholders
• Mentor and support the development of engineers

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong CATIA experience
• Previous experience leading CAD and/or CAE engineering teams
• Previous experience within the automotive or aerospace sector designing loaded, safety- critical mechanical components with durability and fatigue testing
• Excellent project coordination and communication skills
• The ability to motivate teams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering an innovative engineering programme with a respected organisation.