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About Glacier Energy
Glacier Energy is a leading international provider of specialist services, products and engineered solutions for renewable and conventional energy markets. We specialise in heat transfer and pressure vessel solutions, inspection services, onsite machining and welding solutions.
Glacier Energy’s machining solutions business is a specialist provider in all aspects of on-site machining to the global energy industry. The business is highly responsive to its customers, often offering engineered solutions to their complex challenges, where a standard approach can be inadequate.
As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow. We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop. We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a CAD Technician to join our team in Glasgow.
Join Glacier Energy as we continue to contribute towards a sustainable future, develop the skills necessary to support a net zero economy and drive positive change.
Role Purpose
Design and develop engineering solutions from concept to manufacture, producing 3D models, detailed drawings, and technical documentation using Autodesk Inventor. Working closely with customers, sales, and production, you'll ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and delivered to quality standards while supporting continuous improvement and business objectives.
Position
- Taking designs from concept into practical design solutions.
- Production of 3D model parts and assemblies using the latest Autodesk Inventor software.
- Review customer specifications and translate into new designs.
- Create detail manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
- Update ERP system with drawing and bills of materials.
- Reverse engineering of parts and assemblies.
- Support the design and production of all manufacturing parts, drawings and documentation.
- Self-check work prior to submission.
- To liaise with all relevant disciplines in the company as necessary.
- Liaise with sales and production.
- Support the achievement of business KPIs.
- Take part in and contribute to design reviews of new and existing products.
- Actively work with colleagues to continuously improve the Company’s working practices.
- Work in a manner which protects the health, safety and welfare of self and others.
- Adhere to all Company policies and procedures including quality, safety, environmental and HR.
- Maintain strict confidentiality on all matters relating to company business.
- The job role may include other reasonable duties/ tasks.
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Requirements
- Competent user of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Use of geometric tolerances and surface finishes.
- Experience using an ERP software preferred.
- Understanding of measuring tools and methods.
- Knowledge of ISO9001 requirements.
- Manufacturing/engineering background.
- Appreciation of manufacturing methods and processes.
- Good understanding of engineering drawings and principles.
- Strong problem-solving ability coupled with a desire to come up with good practical solutions.
- Excellent communication, numeracy and IT skills.
- Capable of delivering quality work to tight deadline with the minimum of supervision.
- Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
- Team and goal orientated.
- Sound educational background, minimum HNC mechanical engineering/ draughting.
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Values
- Ingenuity - Proactively explores new ways to enhance customer service and improve processes, ensuring solutions are practical, efficient, and support both team effectiveness and customer experience.
- Excellence - Follows through on commitments and ensures tasks are completed as expected, recognising that reliability builds trust and supports team and business success.
- Collaboration - Works effectively as part of the team, understanding how their individual contributions drive overall success and help maintain a strong, commercial focused organisation.
- Respect - Communicates with honesty and respect, demonstrating a commitment to the company’s values.
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for setting and managing clear expectations, ensuring customers receive a reliable and professional service while supporting internal teams in delivering on commitments.
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Attractive Group Personal Pension Plan Pension via Salary Exchange
- 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro-rated to start date)
- Employee assistant programme offering health and wellbeing via a smartphone app
- Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- Medicash cashback
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