Draughtsperson / CAD Technician

Baker Hughes; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Draughtsperson / CAD Technician to join its project engineering team. You will utilize design software to create technical drawings and collaborate with engineering divisions. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 BTEC in Engineering and experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This position offers flexible work options and comprehensive benefits, fostering collaboration and well-being among employees.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability benefits

Tailored financial programs

Qualifications

• Proven work experience with AutoCAD and related 3D modelling software.
• Ability to produce technical drawings using 2D and 3D software.
• Knowledge in manufacturing or engineering fields.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement innovative concepts to meet client requirements.
• Produce and maintain technical engineering drawings.
• Communicate efficiently with project and engineering divisions.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Reading engineering drawings

Creativity in design

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Education

Level 3 BTEC in an Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Support our busy and innovative project engineering team. Enjoy a pivotal, hands-on position across project management, design and engineering. Participate in the fast-paced early product development phases. We devise smarter systems to control and monitor oil and gas extraction. Innovating in the energy industry, our subsea and surface pressure capabilities are industry-leading. Enjoy challenges and collaboration faced by design and development team in flexible pipe systems. Partner with the best.

Responsibilities

• Use design software experience to review, improve and implement innovative concepts and ideas to meet client requirements.
• As a Draughtsperson / CAD Technician, you will be responsible for:
• Using drafting tools and platforms (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for early phase product development.
• Working and communicating efficiently between project and engineering divisions, liaising with Structural, Engineering and Technology departments to collect relevant technical information.
• Interpreting client requirements and developing solutions in line with project and engineering teams, and recommending ideas.
• Producing technical drawings using 2D and 3D software.
• Creating and maintaining all technical engineering drawings relating to the manufacture of flexible pipe and ancillary components.
• Maintaining CAD templates and standard 2D and 3D modelling libraries.
• Producing illustrative material for Engineering, Commercial and Marketing purposes.
• Checking, reviewing and approving Engineering drawings (subject to competency status).

Qualifications

• Level 3 BTEC in an Engineering discipline.
• Proven work experience with AutoCAD and a related 3D modelling software (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Proven experience reading and creating engineering drawings.
• Knowledge in manufacturing or engineering fields (or Machining or Fabrication).
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to work in a way that suits you.

Working with us

One of our core values is collaboration; flexible work options are available, with benefits of having teams co-located in offices across the UK.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in health and well-being, train and reward talent and develop leaders to bring out the best in each other.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.