CAD R&D Engineer

CAD R&D Engineer

Salary: £34,623 - £43,278 DOE + Benefits + Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Location: Future Generation Services (FGS), Rochester, ME2 4GU

Introduction

Future Generation Services specialises in the design, manufacture, installation, and after-sales support of self-service hardware & robotic storage and automation (think Electronic Kiosks, Information Points, Electronic Lockers, Ticket Vending Machines, Stacking Machines & Automated Racking). 

We serve a broad and varied range of clients and market sectors and are at a very exciting stage in our evolution, with a number of new projects in development requiring us to expand on our in-house expertise and engineering capabilities. 

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic CAD R&D Engineer / Draughtsman to join our small Design and Development Team. This is a hands-on role for someone who can bring their industry experience and make an immediate impact - taking ownership of production-ready drawings, contributing to new product development, and helping us maintain pace across multiple active projects.

This Role

As a CAD R&D Engineer at FGS, you will be responsible for creating detailed, production-ready manufacturing drawings and component lists and maintaining and updating the drawing register. Your work will support various functions, from new product development design to prototype manufacture and product refinement.

By joining our team, your responsibilities will include:

• Production Drawings: Create detailed, production-ready manufacturing drawings and component lists to ensure accurate and efficient production.
• Drawing Register Maintenance: Maintain and update the register to ensure all drawings are current and accessible.
• Product Documentation: Accurately measure and produce drawings, bills of materials, and instructions for existing and new products.
• R&D Collaboration: Work within the R&D team to design and develop new products and assisting with manufacture and build of prototype devices and components.
• Prototype Research Testing: Support the build and evaluation of prototype devices and components, including collaboration on 3D printed prototypes where required, feeding learnings back into CAD models and production drawings.
• Production Liaison: Collaborate with project and production teams to facilitate the manufacturing process and address any issues.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects move efficiently from design to manufacture. You will help ensure drawings are delivered accurately and on time, supporting both production schedules and new product development initiatives.

How we hire for this role

We know your time is precious, so we keep our recruitment process as quick and easy as possible. If we believe you might be a match for a job you’ve applied for, you’ll enter our hiring process as follows:

• First-stage video interview
• Final face-to-face interview at the office with a practical task. 

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture is paramount for us. 

Recognising we are all different, if for whatever reason you need us to adapt the process, please get in touch via [email protected].

Closing date for applications: 18th March 2026

What you can bring to our team:

• Solid and demonstrable experience in a similar CAD / R&D Design engineering role, ideally within a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Proficiency in AutoDesk drawing and processes. Experience with rendering tools is advantageous.
• Excellent Draughting skills and attention to detail in producing 2D production drawings from 3D models
• Experience in design of products for consumer market, working in various steels and plastics
• Experience working on robotic systems, automation, or electromechanical products would be advantageous.
• Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques is desirable.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

Why Join Us?

FGS is part of the Holiday Extras Group, a well-known employer in the Kent area for their innovation and focus on people. 

Join FGS and become part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in electronic solutions. As a CAD R&D Engineer, you can contribute to designing and developing cutting-edge products that serve a diverse range of clients and markets. We’re proud to offer a world of benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle and well-being. By joining our team, you’ll feel supported and rewarded every day:

• Time is precious: 25 days annual leave (+BH’s), extra holidays through Holiday Buy, Birthday Day Off 
• Parental Leave: Enhanced parental leave - Up to 1 year off, including 13 weeks at 100% pay, 13 weeks at 50% pay
• Road to well-being: Access to Gym Discounts, Private Dental Insurance and Private Medical Insurance (after 4 years)
• Celebrate success together: Enjoy a Profit Share Bonus and a pension scheme with Aviva.
• Good for the soul: Join our Social Club for 25% off any ticket or event in the UK, Discounts on the latest tech, or give back to your community with our Volunteering Scheme. 
• Plan ahead: Income protection, Critical illness cover and Life assurance