CAD-IT are a global dynamic software sales and consulting company focusing primarily on Industry 4.0 within the service and manufacturing areas. This includes solutions for SLM (Service Lifecycle Management), Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) and Augmented Reality. In addition CAD-IT provides Business Strategy consultancy and engineering support for Service, outsourced technical publications and digital transformation to industries globally.

Our UK team is based in Daventry, Northamptonshire. We are passionate about innovation and our dynamic and friendly team work collaboratively to give their very best to our customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are the top of our list for our employees, and in joining CAD-IT you will be working within a future-thinking, supportive team environment which places clear focus on your needs and aspirations.

Who are we looking for?

As a Multi-project Technical Author, you will be joining the business delivering technical publications for a range of leading automotive, aerospace, rail, industrial, construction, and agricultural manufacturing customers. We are looking for candidates with relevant qualifications and/or experience in related vehicle engineering, electrical, mechanical, diagnostic, body repair or technical documentation fields.

Must haves:

• You must have experience or confidence in dealing with automotive electrical and/or mechanical systems and other technical information
• Flexible with the ability to multi-task, work proactively, independently and manage multiple projects is essential
• A knowledge of XML, HTML, MS O365 programmes (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project), CAD modelling software and CMS systems is a distinct advantage
• The ability to conduct yourself professionally in a customer facing environment, and to liaise confidently with engineers and senior management is important
• Pragmatic and imaginative and with the ability to think laterally in solving problems and delivering solutions is essential
• Confidence, enthusiasm and passion for the role.

The Role:

The Multi-project Technical Author role focuses on one or more of the following workstreams:

• 3D electrical and/or guided diagnostic information or flows
• Text and illustration based service communications
• 2D CAD illustrated workshop manual and/or process engineering
• Serviceability Evaluation and Repair Processes
• 3D Illustrated Parts Catalogues
• 2D Illustrated eLearning Modules
• The author must undertake R&D, confirm requirements, interrogate technical data, drawings, diagrams, CAD models and other information
• Liaise with engineers to confirm details and achieve sign-off, and liaise with customer representatives to manage project deadlines and expectations

Company Benefits:

• Private Health Insurance
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• CAD-IT Wellbeing & Mental Health Support Group
• CAD-IT Culture Committee
• Companywide and team social events, plus more!

If you’ve read this far, why not take the plunge and send us your CV!

CAD-IT UK Ltd is a dynamic consulting company focusing primarily on PLM, Augmented Reality and the SLM (Service Lifecycle Management) sector. With offices worldwide, we have a global reach and are partners with Siemens PLM, Cortona3D and JustSystems. We provide cutting edge expertise in Augmented Reality, technical publications solutions and content creation and management, working across a wide variety of industrial sectors.

We are looking for an experienced XML Developer to join our global Services team. The successful candidate will be trained to be a subject matter expert in CAD-IT products and software solutions. You must be a competent industry professional, able to support our Solutions Architects and our global customers by delivering a variety of services with quality code.

Expectations of the role

• Work closely with the Solution Architects to ensure technical accuracy of implemented solutions
• Take responsibility for the timely delivery and quality of the technical components of solutions
• Be responsive to technical queries while managing time effectively
• Contribute successful project completion, key account and overall business targets

Qualifications and Experience

• XML Development: 3+ years
• Experience of working in an international cross functional team.
• Well organised and methodical
• Able to work to deadlines
• Able to work well under pressure
• A team player
• A clear and concise communicator, both written and verbal
• An ‘out of the box’ creative thinker

The role is to be part of a development team producing applications supporting the business. Applicants must have experience of working to a full project lifecycle, from specification to release, solution maintenance and bug fixing.

The successful candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of:

• XSLT 3
• XPath 3.1
• XQuery 3.1
• XML Databases (such as eXist DB, Marklogic, BaseX or NoSQL)

It would be beneficial for the candidate to have the following

• XSL-FO
• XForms
• XProc
• XML vocabularies such as DITA, S1000D and DocBook
• Additional programming languages

Company Benefits include:

• Private Health Insurance
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• CAD-IT Wellbeing & Mental Health Support Group
• CAD-IT Culture Committee
• Long Service Award Scheme

You will be joining a dynamic and ambitious team, committed to working together to deliver a programme of growth and technical excellence. Starting salary and benefits are very competitive and you will be working with an engaging and supportive team which places clear focus on your needs and aspirations.

CAD-IT are seeking a Technical Author to join a friendly and collaborative team, to develop, write and deliver technical documentation for a well-known Automotive OEM.

You will join a business who deliver technical publications for a range of leading automotive, aerospace, rail, industrial, construction and agricultural manufacturing customers.

We are interested in individuals with relevant qualifications and/or experience in related vehicle engineering, electrical, mechanical, diagnostic, body repair or technical documentation fields.

Person Specification:

• You must have experience or confidence in dealing with automotive electrical and/or mechanical systems and other technical information.
• Flexible with the ability to multi-task, work proactively, independently and manage multiple projects is essential.
• A knowledge of XML, HTML, Microsoft programmes like Excel, Word, Project, Visio, PowerPoint, CAD modelling software and CMS systems is a distinct advantage.
• The ability to conduct yourself professionally in a customer facing environment, and to liaise confidently with engineers and senior management is important.
• Being pragmatic and imaginative and with the ability to think laterally in solving problems and delivering solutions is essential.

Role Details:

This role is focused on one or more of the following workstreams:

• 3D electrical and/or guided diagnostic information or flows
  • Text and illustration-based service communications
  • 2D CAD illustrated workshop manual and/or process engineering
  • Serviceability Evaluation and Repair Processes
  • 3D Illustrated Parts Catalogues
  • 2D Illustrated eLearning Modules
• The author must undertake R&D, confirm requirements, interrogate technical data, drawings, diagrams, CAD models and other information.
• Liaise with engineers to confirm details and achieve sign-off, and liaise with customer representatives to manage project deadlines/expectations.

Company Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Stakeholder pension
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Long Service Award scheme
• Free parking
• CAD-IT Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Group
• CAD-IT Culture Committee
• Companywide and team social events, plus more!

You will be joining a dynamic and ambitious global team, committed to working together to deliver a program of growth and technical excellence. Joining our enterprise means coming on board with a capable and well-supported team of technical professionals.

CAD-IT have a vacancy for a SERP Engineer (Service Evaluation & Repair Process Engineer) to join a friendly and collaborative team who develop, write and deliver technical documentation for a well-known Automotive OEM.

We are looking for Mechanical / Automotive Engineers or Master Technicians to become part of an established team in an Upstream Service environment at a major OEM. This opportunity is a perfect entry level role for graduate engineers, or Master Technicians looking to find a way into the automotive design and manufacturing industry.

Role Details:

• Undertaking virtual service assessments of new vehicle and powertrain designs with a view to ensuring serviceability in line with customer requirements.
• Generating technical reports based upon these assessments and working with Service specialists to feedback potential serviceability issues to the vehicle designers.
• Representing the Service organisation to the design engineering communities and project-managing SERP participation in the product development lifecycle.
• Provide support for special tool development.

Person Specification:

• Vehicle workshop experience is key. SERP analysis involves replicating workshop service operations in a digital engineering environment. Having a feel for realistic work parameters in service operations is a must.
• Excellent communication and customer facing skills are essential – you will be working directly with our customers.
• A tenacious and can-do approach is imperative, as well as a consideration for health and safety, risks and accessibility.
• Excellent computer skills are important and experience of working in the 3D digital environment is helpful. Use of CAD and CAD visualisation tools are an important part of the day-to-day role of a SERP Engineer. We will provide training on all Technical Authoring software if needed!
• First class organisational and project management skills; your responsibilities will include understanding and implementing how your work will interact with a vehicle programme’s product development lifecycle.
• Degree or relevant/applicable experience.
• Full Driving License.
• While not essential, creating and delivering presentations to the customer would be a great skill to bring to the role. 

Why CAD-IT?

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit. We have an excellent Company Benefits package that focuses on employee rewards and wellbeing:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Stakeholder pension
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Long Service Award scheme
• Subsidised optical care
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• CAD-IT Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Group
• CAD-IT Culture Committee
• Companywide and team social events, plus more!

We are presently seeking to fill a Body Repair SERP (Service Evaluation and Repair Process) Engineer role within an established team working with a major automotive OEM in an Upstream Service environment. This opportunity is perfect for an enthusiastic, passionate and process driven Graduate Engineer, or individuals with other similar experience or learning credentials, with good IT skills and first-hand experience of automotive workshop body repairs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Undertaking Virtual service assessments of new vehicle and powertrain designs with a view to ensuring serviceability in line with customer requirements.
• Generating technical reports based upon these assessments and working with Service specialists to feedback potential serviceability issues to the vehicle designers.
• Representing the Service organisation as the ‘customers’ voice’ to the design engineering communities, and project-managing Body SERP participation in all stages of the product development lifecycle.
• Providing support for special tool development.

Your Skills and Experience

• Vehicle workshop experience is key. Body SERP analysis in essence involves replicating workshop service operations in a digital engineering environment. A good understanding of the latest vehicle technologies and having a feel for realistic work parameters in service operations is a must.
• Experience of vehicle diagnosis and repair and a broad knowledge of vehicle systems and workshop practices.
• Excellent communication and a customer focussed approach are essential. All of our engineers work directly with our customers, so a tenacious and can-do attitude towards our (and their) business is imperative, as well as consideration for health and safety, risks and accessibility.
• Excellent computer skills are required, and experience of working in the 3D digital environment would be a bonus. Use of CAD and CAD visualisation tools are an important part of the day-to-day role of a Body SERP Engineer, and we do offer training in these areas.
• First class project management skills and excellent organisation are key – your responsibilities will include implementing and understanding how your work will interact with a vehicle programme’s product development lifecycle.
• Full Driving License.
• Customer facing experience & presentation abilities

Why CAD-IT?

We are a software sales and consulting company focusing primarily on industrial aftermarket, Service Lifecycle Management (SLM), Industrial IoT and Augmented Reality application in Service. We are global partners with Siemens providing Service Business Strategy consultancy and support, Industry 4.0 for Service, outsourced technical publications support and digital transformation to industries globally.

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit. We have an excellent Company Benefits package that focuses on employee reward and wellbeing:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Stakeholder pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Long Service Award scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Subsidized eye care
• CAD-IT Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Group
• CAD-IT Culture Committee
• Companywide and team social events, plus more!