Design Engineer / Draughtsperson

Wright Engineering; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Design Engineer/Draughtsperson to produce models, layouts, and detailed technical drawings. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a design office and be proficient in AutoCAD and other relevant software. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The role involves site surveys requiring travel, including overnight stays.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a design office environment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site surveys.
• Working knowledge of Advance Steel or Tekla alongside AutoCAD is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce models, layouts, general arrangements, and detailed technical drawings.
• Follow specifications and calculations to create various technical drawings.
• Ensure deadlines are met and maintain high quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Technical Communication

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Outlook

Advance Steel

Tekla

Job description

Design Engineer/ Draughtsperson

Reports to: Drawing Office Manager

Role

Your main responsibilities while working within the Drawing Office will be to produce models, layouts, general arrangements and detailed technical drawings in accordance with Wright Brothers Industrial Services quality assurance standards and client's projects.

Requirements

• Strong background in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Knowledge in Materials Handling would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years' experience working in a design office environment.
• Be proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Advance Steel, Tekla or other 3D software.
• Follow specifications and calculations to create various technical drawings.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel to site and carry out site surveys, this can sometimes involve staying overnight.
• Excellent technical communication skills.
• Must be able to work within a team and use their own initiative.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Must be able to work within defined timescales, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Able to use Advance Steel or Tekla alongside AutoCAD would be extremely beneficial.
• Materials Handling experience would be beneficial.

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