CAD Designer / Engineer
The Opportunity
Rockcity Climbing Holds have an exciting opportunity for an eager 3D CAD Designer / Engineer, to help shape the future of indoor climbing. Rockcity Climbing Holds has experienced rapid growth and great enthusiasm for its unique climbing wall equipment. Now as we head towards Paris 2024 Olympic games, we are stepping up our operations and expanding our team to meet the challenges of modern design and production.
Rockcity Climbing Holds are an IFSC-approved producer of Climbing Holds, Macros, and Volumes and a supplier to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
The Main Responsibilities
- Production of technical designs for climbing holds and climbing walls.
- Liaising with 3rd party suppliers and manufacturers.
- Production of 3D CAD render images.
Tasks of a CAD Designer
- Design, develop and engineer high-quality models using 3D and 2D CAD tools.
- Implementation of CAD functionality and applications for CNC.
- Produce designs under the supervision of the hold design and shaping team
- Check products for feasibility, performance, costs, quality, safety, legislation and timing.
- Maintain compliance with company guidelines, safety, and quality procedures.
- Update and maintain product design files. Manage all 3D files.
- Work through software limitations and deploy solutions in the design and development of CAD models.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential Skills
- A few years' experience with CAD design. Utilising software such as: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, DraftSight, SketchUp.
- Knowledge of CAD systems and materials science.
- Knowledge of applied mathematics and fluid mechanics.
- Spatial imagination and methodical understanding.
- Must be able to interpret scientific and technical documents.
- Quickly grasp technical relationships.
- Understanding the workflow from 3D Design to machine Manufacturing, Such as CNC projects, would be advantageous.
- A good communicator in English (other languages spoken are an advantage too).
- Able to work with initiative and self-manage.
- Highly Driven with impeccable attention to detail.
- Innovative thinking, always keeping up to date with technology.
- Good interpersonal skills and team player.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge and experience of CNC milling and cutting would be an advantage.
- Experienced CNC Operator.
- An understanding of climbing holds and artificial climbing walls.
This post is offered Full Time and Permanent. CAD Designer £20,000 to £30,000, plus extra for Engineering and CNC Operation experience/qualification.
Applications are open until 20th August 2022. Interviews will be conducted from 21st August to 6th September.
For applications, please send your CV and Cover letter to jobs@rockcity.co.uk
Closing Date: 20th August
Comments
Just comment as I wouldn't be able to apply as you're in Hull. But what you asking for is really inconsistent. You mention a 3d CAD package but then talk about AutoCAD which is mainly 2d, Draftsight which is 2d and Sketchup which is not a serious CAD package. You also mention CAM and CNC knowledge is desirable, and an experienced CNC operator. Plus good knowledge of fluid dynamics and mechanics - what you're asking for is really pretty high level, and the salary you are offering is crazy low. An experienced 3d CAD designer should be on 35-40k PLUS benefits, not 20k. 20k is college leaver level, and they are extremely unlikely to have the knowledge you are asking for, especially the experienced CNC operator bit as its not usual to have done both. I know the climbing industry is not exactly flush with dough, but you do get the candidate you pay for...
I'm afraid the salary is far too low. For the skills and responsibilities you've outlined you need to be paying £35k at the absolute minimum. You are asking for quite a wide set of skills which leaves a small pool of potential applicants and at the moment, demand for engineers is very high. Remote working opportunities also means you're competing with employers across the country now, not just locally.
I would have potentially applied for this but also would be looking £35-40k. Quite frankly £20k is almost an insult to the profession
To put it in perspective, 22.5k is the average UK salary for a cleaner.
https://www.reed.co.uk/average-salary/average-domestic-cleaner-salary
I started working as an engineer in the late 90's on £20k! Graduates are getting mid to high 20s these days and they're certainly not expected to had 3d CAD or CAM/CNC skills