Inventor CAD Manager

Baker Hicks provides a managed service for a major Defence Contractor's Configuration Management function. Based on the clients' sites, we provide support to CAD, BIM, Surveying, Compliance, Data Analytics, Handover & Tooling with a team of approximately 70 people.

As a client-side CAD Manager, you will be reporting to the Operations Manager and supporting both the Strategic Service Manager & the Integration & Efficiencies Manager.

You will be responsible for the management of a team of Mechanical CAD Designers & Engineers utilising Inventor, supporting a customer base of Manufacturing Engineers, Operational Facilities, Production Agencies and/or Programmes across the company, in the provision of equipment that meets the needs of manufacturing processes within delegated areas of responsibility.

This role requires an on-site presence of up to 2/3 days per week.

Key Objectives

+ Alignment and management of Mechanical CAD Service in line with a suite of standards & client procedures.
+ Development and implementation of Mechanical CAD (Process Plant & Equipment) Standards in line with client requirements.
+ Providing Continual Improvement and efficiencies in the service
+ Identifying solutions utilising suitable resource across the differing functions within the Managed Service, a one stop shop approach.
+ Ownership and management of project budgets to ensure efficient profitable delivery through regular task reviews and application of robust project controls.
+ Governance over application of estimating methodology, ensuring audibility to Client Management team.
+ Provide a professional Mechanical CAD service to customers; producing and reviewing model & asset information using appropriate process, people and technology

+ Degree or HNC/D in an engineering subject or equivalent.
+ Experience in a leadership/management role within a similar field
+ Experience of Digital Integration of Mechanical CAD deliverables with other discipline systems i.e. Asset Management, BIM, Facilities CAD, GIS
+ Ability to interrogate data and present results to match client requirements
+ Understanding of manufacturing & engineering methods and processes.
+ Must be willing and able to complete security clearance, potentially up to DV level
+ Advanced knowledge of the following:

- Modelling principles
- Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD other software packages
- Equipment Data and its application within the sector
- Hierarchical Assembly Data
- Common data environment and Electronic Data Management Systems such as Vault, Teamcenter

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain up to DV security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

+ Company car or cash allowance
+ Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
+ Life assurance scheme
+ 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
+ Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
+ Flexible/hybrid working
+ Family friendly policies
+ Employee assistance
+ Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.