Job Opportunity: Senior CAD Drawing Checker

Industry: Mechanical Engineering / Automotive / Industrial Design

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior CAD Drawing Checker to ensure the accuracy, quality, and compliance of mechanical design solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, approving, and validating CAD data, supporting engineering reviews, and driving process improvements across projects. You will play a key role in ensuring design integrity and mentoring junior team members while working with a cross-functional global network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validate technical solutions in mechanical design based on function, style, geometry, cost, quality, and regulations.
• Lead design check activities across projects, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
• Review and approve Design Change Notices (DCN) for accuracy and technical feasibility.
• Support pre-checking and technical reviews of engineering solutions.
• Approve, support, and release quality-assured CAD data in CAD systems.
• Define frameworks and guidelines for design engineers, ensuring compliance with standards and conducting quality audits.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the competence of designers and checkers.
• Work with local and global cross-functional teams, leading regional checker networks to implement process improvements and standard updates.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Advanced knowledge in mechanical design and CAD checking, gained through education and work experience.
• Strong expertise in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Creo, Siemens NX, or similar).
• Experience in design validation, quality assurance, and engineering change management.
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers, sharing knowledge as a trainer or coach.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and process improvement mindset.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders within the organization.
• Familiarity with automotive, industrial, or manufacturing engineering standards.

Please send CV to garethroberts@arionrecruitment.co.uk if interested.