CAD Engineer
Ruroc, United Kingdom
Job Description
OUR BACKGROUND AND YOUR MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ruroc makes badass helmets. At Ruroc, we have one guiding mission. To re-engineer protection. Building the perfect balance between design and engineering, our innovative products save lives, look epic and set us apart from the competition.
Ruroc has grown from 1m rev to a 30m revenue Action / Motorsports helmet brand selling into over 90 countries globally and we are primed ready to dominate an industry that has been stagnant for too long!
All sales take place through our eCommerce store www.ruroc.com giving us a direct connection with our customers that legacy / competitor brands do not possess. This close connection to the end rider has given us the ability to reduce the feedback loop and rapidly innovate and enhance our gear at a rate never seen before in the global helmet industry.
We control our destiny; we manage everything end-to-end to deliver our promise to customers and fulfil the potential of the Ruroc brand. We are building world-class teams across the board and we have invested in our own Ruroc Factory to keep up with our ever-snowballing demand.
We are now looking for an experienced and talented CAD engineer to join our team and help us design and develop the next generation of action / motorsports helmets. Reporting directly into the Head of Design and Engineering, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers and designers, and make a real impact on our products and brand by questioning and analysing each part of the design process and developing new components and mechanisms.
You will be working closely with the design team to produce 3D CAD models that are ready for manufacture, creating the models from class B surfaces or entirely from scratch. You will be proficient and able to demonstrate detailed surface modelling and you will be able to achieve class A surfacing on complex shapes.
You will utilise parametric modelling techniques and use CAD practices that enable a high level of proficiency. You will also have a good understanding of materials and experience of the plastic injection process.
Knowledge of Dassault 3DX platform and CATIA is essential.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Design, develop and engineer high quality models using 3D and 2D CAD tools.
- Participate in supplier meetings to ensure that design requirements are met.
- Engage in DFMEA reviews to identify potential design flaws and ensure that they are addressed before production.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure that designs are feasible, safe and meet customer requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure that designs are consistent with manufacturing capabilities.
- Continuously improve CAD processes and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain drawing databases and project files.
Requirements
THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE:
- 2+ years CATIA V5 experience (essential)
- Proven ability in surface design modelling.
- Experience in a manufacturing / automotive background.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a variety of teams and stakeholders.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- The ability to thrive under pressure and relish a challenge to innovate and deliver solutions to difficult problems.
- The ability to work autonomously, taking ownership and responsibility while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
Desirable:
- Full motorcycle license.
- An interest in outdoor pursuits.
Benefits
- Salary between 32,000 - 37,000 DOE.
- 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Flexible working hours around our core hours of 10:00-15:00
- Private Health Insurance with Vitality
- Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Programme - Health Assured
- Free in-house Personal Training Sessions in our in-house, purpose-built gym
- Free Ruroc products plus, 50% discount for your friends and family
- Contribution towards skiing / snowboarding lessons and your CBT / full motorcycle license
Ruroc is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, benefits, training, and apprenticeships. Our full equal opportunities policy can be requested from the People Team on .