CAD Apprentice Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it� think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? WHAT TO EXPECT As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Working full-time from our Cramlington office, you will be part of the Design Engineering Team. Main Roles and Responsibilities: Creating detailed 3D CAD models based on sketches and/or rough models from mechanical engineers Creating 2D manufacturing drawings (including specifying suitable tolerances) Maintaining accurate Bills of Materials Compiling documentation for Design Report Packages ABOUT YOU Essential Attributes: A fine eye for detail and not to rely on the checking procedure to spot drawing mistakes An obsession for clearly and tidily communicated technical information. An interest in mechanical design. Experience in Autodesk Inventor in a mechanical engineering design environment is desirable The ideal candidate will: Have a creative approach to problem solving Be a good communicator. Be well organised Desirable Attributes: Be able to create simulations in Autodesk Inventor Be able to create and modify new Autodesk Inventor document templates Be able to manage Autodesk Vault for all users in the company. Skills Mechanical engineering (desirable) Mechanical design (desirable) CAD (desirable) Autodesk Inventor (desirable) GDPR: Gates are committed to protecting your private data. Please see below the link to our Job Applicants Privacy Statement which we would ask you to read in full. By applying for this position, you confirm that you have read, understood and accept this policy. https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/resource-library/policies-and-statements/gates-job-applicants-privacy-statement.html To apply, please send current CV and evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain via indeed or to Human Resources, Gates (U.K). Limited, Tinwald Downs Road, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 1TS. ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?