CAD Design Engineer at Uniccon Group of Companies | Handmework

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Uniccon Group is the home of innovative and customizable tech products to meet your needs. We combine world-class expertise, experience, and modern tools to scale up your productivity. Valuing and collaborating for the best services have kept us ahead of the market. Individuals, SMEs, organisation, and government agencies achieve more with us.

Uniccon Group owns Africa’s leading hub for STEM research, training, and solutions (STEMFocus). Research is the bedrock of our innovative services in the marketplace, payment gateway, workflow optimization, financial intel, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and e-learning products. We are futuristic and leading with METAVERSE and NFTs in Africa. The operations extend to Agro-commodities processing and export, fashion brands, and general contracting business. It oversees operations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world. The products are innovative, and customizable to meet market needs. Unicorn Group is a key player in their respective industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: CAD Design Engineer

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time

Core Purpose

To create detailed 3D models, mechanical assemblies, and production drawings for UAV/drone airframes and structural components optimized for manufacturing and physical assembly.

Key Responsibilities & Technical Expectations

3D Modeling & Drafting: Design detailed 3D parts, complex hierarchical assemblies, and standard 2D engineering drawings using industry-standard CAD platforms.
Structural & Mechanical Layout: Design UAV airframe components, selecting appropriate materials, fasteners, structural layouts, and manufacturing tolerances.
Prototyping & Manufacturing Support: Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles across 3D printing, CNC machining, and composite fabrication workflows.

Candidate Requirements

Education: Candidates should possess an ND/HND in Mechanical, Aerospace/Aeronautical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline. Fresh graduates with strong CAD portfolios are encouraged to apply.
Technical Software Suite: Proficiency in standard CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or equivalent).
Practical Skills: Hands-on experience with UAVs, RC aircraft, robotics, or rapid mechanical prototyping; solid understanding of DFM/DFA and fabrication techniques.
Core Competencies: High attention to geometric detail, strong problem-solving mindset, effective technical communication, and team collaboration.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Portfolio, or a summary of your experience to: recruitment@uniccongroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Responsibilities

Create detailed 3D parts, hierarchical assemblies, and 2D engineering drawings
Design UAV airframe components and select materials, fasteners, structural layou
Apply DFM and DFA principles to 3D printing, CNC machining, and composite fabric

Requirements

EssentialNice to have below

ND or HND in Mechanical, Aerospace/Aeronautical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Eng
Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or equivalent CAD soft
Understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles
Knowledge of fabrication techniques
Ability to design UAV airframe components, structural layouts, and production dr

Key skills

3D modelingMechanical assembly designEngineering draftingUAV airframe designDesign for ManufacturingDesign for AssemblyRapid prototypingTechnical communication

Nice to have

Fresh graduates with strong CAD portfolios
Hands-on experience with UAVs, RC aircraft, robotics, or rapid mechanical protot
High attention to geometric detail
Strong problem-solving mindset
Effective technical communication and team collaboration

CAD Design Engineer

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