CAD Engineer

Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday (08:30 - 17:00)

Salary: Up to £45k, Dependent on experience

Are you a technically skilled CAD Engineer with a passion for tooling, dye and moulding design? Join our Casting Engineering team and help shape the future of high-performance aluminium components for world-class industries.

Who are we?

At Grainger & Worrall, we specialise in producing complex cast and precision-machined solutions for pioneering technologies across diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, defence, motorsport, and more, highlighting our versatility and commitment to driving future technology development and decarbonising mobility.

Our commitment to engineering excellence and breakthrough innovation was recently recognised with The King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation — our fourth accolade in this prestigious programme. This honour reflects the significant impact of our work on the future of mobility and sustainable technology.

Driven by a team of talented and experienced engineers and specialists, we push boundaries and innovate to bring cutting-edge ideas to life.

We work with leading manufacturers of high-performance vehicles, helping them turn their ambitious designs and vision into reality. Through the expertise of our team and state-of-the-art facilities which combines cutting-edge engineering with advanced manufacturing processes, we deliver high-performance components tailored to meet the demanding requirements of our clients’ innovative applications. We’re proud to shape the future of engineering.

About the role:

As a CAD Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in the driven development of aluminium casting processes and tooling. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise part quality, production efficiency, and tooling performance. This is a hands-on role where your technical insight will directly influence the success of our casting programmes. This exciting position offers a great learning path towards being a Lead CAE Engineering or Casting Simulation Specialist.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing foundry tooling including gating systems, cores, and moulds using 3D CAD tools.
• Running detailed simulations using MAGMASOFT to identify and resolve casting issues.
• Interpreting simulation results and driving continuous process improvements.
• Collaborating with production, toolmaking, and quality teams to ensure feasibility and performance.
• Documenting simulation and tooling designs for traceability and improvement.
• Developing advanced casting methods to ensure robust filling and solidification.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers in simulation best practices.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced CAD professional with a deep understanding of tool, dye and mould injection design principles, who thrives in a collaborative, technical environment.

You’ll need:

• 2+ years’ experience in CAD engineering, ideally within a casting or foundry setting.
• Great 3D CAD skills (Solidworks, CATIA, Siemens NX, or Creo).
• Experience designing tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage projects and solve technical challenges independently.
• Proficiency in casting simulation tools (e.g., MAGMASOFT).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of DFM/A and lean manufacturing principles (desirable).
• Experience with sand casting, gravity die, or high-pressure die casting (desirable).

What you’ll get:

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your skills and further your career. We’ll work with you to develop your personal professional development plan, tailored to your goals and ambitions.

In addition, you’ll get the following benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to purchase more holiday days after your first year.
• Westfield Health Insurance
• Gym membership
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Additional shift bonus (where applicable)
• Family Ironbridge Pass

What to expect:

At Grainger & Worrall, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence.

Joining our team means being part of a culture that values positivity, adaptability, and teamwork. We strive to innovate and improve, ensuring everyone shares in our success.

We’re committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to suit your needs. If you require any adjustments or additional support, please let us know.