Senior CAD Engineer

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Lead development of high-integrity 3D models, assemblies, and drawings .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomSenior💰 £50,650 - £66,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing high-integrity 3D models and assemblies while ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Proficient in CAD software integration and capable of driving multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3D CAD SystemsSiemens NXAveva E3DEngineering GD&T StandardsConfiguration-Controlled Environments

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Hard Skills

3D Model DevelopmentCAD Deliverables Quality AssuranceMultidisciplinary Layout IntegrationSpatial Conflict ResolutionChange ManagementLifecycle GovernanceIntegrated CAD Models DeliveryClassification Libraries DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementCapability Maturity

Soft Skills

Influencing Engineering DecisionsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PLM SoftwareAveva E3D/PDMSSiemens NX

Certifications & Qualifications

BPSS CheckDBS CheckBasic Financial Probity Check

Industry Keywords

ASME Y14.5BS8888ISO14084

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of high-integrity 3D models, assemblies, and drawings
Ensure quality, compliance, and traceability of CAD deliverables
Drive multidisciplinary layout integration
Resolve spatial and interface conflicts across systems
Own complex work packages and deliver outcomes independently
Influence engineering decisions
Shape CAD standards, tools, and best practices
Support continuous improvement and capability maturity
Collaborate with the Configuration team to develop classification libraries and integrate PLM software
Support integration of major CAD software packages for business-wide deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need

A recognised engineering or design qualification, or equivalent hands-on experience in complex CAD environments
Preferably experience with Aveva E3D/PDMS and NX, with transferable skills between software environments
Experience delivering integrated CAD models and layouts within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong knowledge of 3D CAD systems, ideally Siemens NX and/or Aveva E3D
Engineering GD&T standards conforming to ASME Y14.5 / BS8888 for drafting
ISO14084 for process diagrams
Experience working within configuration-controlled environments
Knowledge of change management and lifecycle governance
Successful candidates must complete BPSS and DBS checks
Successful candidates must complete a basic financial probity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
28 days holiday (+ public holidays)
Ability to buy or sell up to 5 days
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
£250 one-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth
Culture valuing diversity, innovation, and continuous learning