Job Description

Job Title: CAD Engineer (Aerodynamics)

Location: Crewe - Hybrid 3 days onsite

Contract Type: Temporary (End Date: 31/01/2026 - likely to be extended)

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week

Travel Required: Occasional EU Travel Required

Join Our Team!

Are you an innovative CAD Engineer with a passion for aerodynamics? Adecco are working in Partnership with Bentley motors to find a talented individual to join their dynamic Whole Vehicle Physics Team in Crewe. If you're ready to make a significant impact on vehicle design and performance, this role is for you!

What You'll Do:

As a CAD Engineer, you will be at the forefront of defining and validating key aerodynamic attributes.

Here are some of your key responsibilities:

• Design Excellence: Create aerodynamic wind tunnel scale models and full-scale test vehicle hardware, managing everything from design studio surface release to final manufacturing.
• Surface Mastery: Stitch and join surfaces, develop solid parts, and ensure robust, repeatable models that meet all structural and strength requirements.
• Test Preparation: Generate aerodynamic test surfaces for CFD and wind tunnel testing, applying your specific aerodynamic design knowledge to optimise vehicle performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead the charge in CAD design process improvement, ensuring quick turnaround times and high-quality standards. Investigate lost time issues and implement design/process enhancements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Aerodynamics Engineers to introduce and implement cutting-edge wind tunnel technology, attending tests across the EU as needed (up to 4 times a year).
• Documentation: Create and manage wind tunnel test guides and fixing guides, helping to streamline operations.

Tools of the Trade:

• Essential: Catia V5 (advanced surfacing, parametric models, solid modelling), Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Desirable: Blender, Alias, Beta Ansa.

Who You Are:

We are looking for someone who is not only skilled but also a team player! Here's what you bring to the table:

• Proven aerodynamic CAD design experience.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills.
• An eye for detail and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• A flexible approach to accommodate international travel and support testing activities, including evenings and weekends as necessary.

What's in it for You?

• Location: Enjoy a hybrid working model in Crewe, with nearby parking available (just an 18-minute walk from the office).
• Contract: This temporary role offers the opportunity to be part of exciting projects until January 2026.

If you are ready to take your CAD engineering career to the next level and contribute to groundbreaking automotive innovations, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and excellence. Submit your application today, and let's drive the future of automotive design together!

If you do not hear back after 5 working days, please assume that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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