Draughtsperson

Newgate; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Newgate Ltd in Newark is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join our close-knit engineering team. You will compile drawings from front sheets and specifications, act as a customer liaison, and provide technical support to the shop floor and service departments.

Regular site meetings with clients are expected, and you will work with the design and sales teams to produce accurate drawings for estimating and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• ONC/BTEC or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Competent in Autodesk AutoCAD 2D.
• Competent in Autodesk Inventor including iLogic.
• MS Office experience including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Compile drawings for client approval from front sheet, specification and information from BDMs.
• Act as customer liaison to resolve potential issues.
• Provide technical help and information to the Shop Floor and Service department.
• Attend site meetings with clients as required.
• Liaise with Design team to resolve production or development problems.
• Liaise with Sales team to provide technical support and drawings for estimating/sales purposes.
• Create bills of materials for manufacture.
• Amend and update existing drawings and control prints.
• Produce calculations to assist with designs for client approval.
• Assist the shop floor with technical problems.
• Manage projects when needed.
• Update technical documents and manuals when needed.
• Assist clients and engineers with telephone support.
• Working knowledge of fabrication and welding techniques.

Skills

Strong communicator

Plan and prioritise

Team player

Flexible attitude

Work under deadlines

Driving licence

Education

ONC/BTEC or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Inventor (iLogic)

MS Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working within a close-knit team of electrical and mechanical engineers.

The role is customer facing, and you will be expected to be able to contribute to technical discussions with customers and colleagues. As such excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.

Job Duties

• Compile drawings for client approval from front sheet, specification and information provided from BDMs
• Act as customer liaisons to resolve potential “issues” or problems
• Provide technical help and information to the Shop Floor and Service department
• Attend site meetings with clients as and when required
• Liaise with Design team to resolve production or development problems
• Liaise with Sales team to provide technical support and assistance in producing drawings for estimating/sales purposes
• Creating bills of materials for manufacture
• Amending and updating existing drawings and control prints
• Producing calculations to assist with designs for client approval
• Assisting the shop floor with technical problems
• Managing projects when needed
• Updating technical documents and manuals when needed
• Assist clients and engineers with telephone support
• A working knowledge of fabrication and welding techniques
• Other reasonable management requests

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviors

• ONC, BTEC or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Competent in the use of Autodesk AutoCAD 2D
• Competent in the use of Autodesk Inventor including knowledge of coding using iLogic
• MS Office Experience including MS Excel
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, organise and prioritise work
• Reliable & professional
• Flexible attitude and ability to work within a team
• Will be a strong communicator, confident liaising with clients, engineers and staff internally
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and to specific deadlines
• Clean Driving Licence

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Good Communication Skills, Both Verbal and Written; Exceptional Organisation Skills; Professional Telephone Manner; Ability to Perform Under Pressure; Excellent Customer Care Skills; Ability to Maintain Strict Confidentiality; Ability to Prioritise Effectively; Keen Attention to Detail; Ability to Work Well Under Pressure; Excellent Time Management Skills; Excellent and Accurate Data Entry Skills; Positive Attitude; Reliable and Dependable.

Our Health and Safety Responsibilities

Section 7 – HASAWA 1974

Employee’s legal duties under Health & Safety at work act 1974 states that all employees should take reasonable care of himself and of other persons who may be affected by his acts or omissions at work.

Every employee shall co-operate with their employer in relation to any health and safety issues.

Section 8 – HASAWA 1974

No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety and welfare

The Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrate the ability to plan, organise and prioritise work
• Reliable & professional
• Flexible attitude and ability to work within a team
• Will be a strong communicator, confident liaising with clients, engineers and staff internally
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and to specific deadlines

Newgate Ltd based in Newark was established in 1984 and has built an outstanding reputation for providing quality bespoke security solutions including gates, barriers, road blockers and access control systems. We provide an end-to-end service to our customers – with the capability to design, fabricate, install, service and repair equipment throughout the UK.

If you feel you have the experience and Newgate sounds like the right company for you.