Senior Engineer - CAD

Department: Engineering / Design
Designation: Senior CAD Engineer
Reports To: Design Manager / Engineering Head
Experience: 5–8 Years (Preferred)

To develop, review, and maintain accurate 2D and 3D engineering designs, drawings, and models in accordance with project specifications, engineering standards, and quality requirements. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and timely project execution.

• Prepare, develop, and modify 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD software.


• Create detailed engineering drawings, assembly drawings, layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs), as applicable.


• Review drawings for dimensional accuracy, tolerances, material specifications, and compliance with engineering standards.


• Interpret engineering requirements, sketches, specifications, and design inputs.


• Conduct design reviews and identify opportunities for design optimization and cost reduction.


• Ensure drawings are updated and maintained as per engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs).


• Coordinate with manufacturing, production, quality, procurement, and project teams to resolve design-related issues.


• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and production implementation.


• Maintain proper documentation, drawing revisions, and CAD file records.


• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and industry standards.


• Guide junior CAD engineers and review their drawings for accuracy and completeness.


• Support project schedules by delivering drawings and design updates within defined timelines.

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.


• Relevant experience in CAD design and engineering drawing preparation.


• Strong knowledge of engineering drawing standards, GD&T, tolerances, and material specifications.

• Proficiency in relevant CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or Siemens NX, depending on business requirements.


• Strong understanding of 2D drafting and 3D modelling.


• Knowledge of assembly design, sheet metal design, and manufacturing processes, where applicable.


• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).


• Familiarity with BOM preparation, drawing release processes, and revision control.


• Knowledge of design validation and engineering change management.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and engineering specifications.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.


• Effective coordination and communication with cross-functional teams.


• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.


• Leadership skills to guide junior team members.


• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

• Accuracy and quality of drawings and 3D models.


• Timely completion of design deliverables.


• Number of drawing errors and design-related rework incidents.


• Compliance with engineering standards and documentation requirements.


• Effectiveness in resolving design and manufacturing issues.


• Contribution to design optimization and cost reduction.


• Quality of support provided to production and project teams.