Junior Draughtsperson

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense client is seeking a Draughtsperson to join their Mechanical Design team in Bedford. This role involves designing and supporting aerospace products for military and civilian applications, requiring proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD software. Ideal candidates are proactive and equipped with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, including SC Clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in a mechanical design office is beneficial.
• SC Clearance required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Modify new and existing products using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Check and implement design changes and specifications.
• Produce and modify detailed drawings for component manufacture.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

Tolerance analysis

Inspection metrology methods

GD&T

Education

Degree, HNC/HND, or OND/ONC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Copello is working with a defence client who is looking for a Draughtsperson to join their Mechanical Design team, responsible for designing, developing, and supporting a portfolio of aerospace products for military and civilian applications.

This role is ideally suited to an organized, proactive, and self-motivated individual with a methodical approach to maintaining engineering product design documentation.

In this role, you will support the legacy and development of current and next-generation products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD).

Key responsibilities:

1. Modify new and existing products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD).
2. Check, author, and implement (CR/CO) design changes, specifications, and other data related to product build standards.
3. Evaluate and consider the impact of changes on the product, considering cost (UPC) and maintenance requirements.
4. Consider the effect of changes (CR/CO) on product conformance with performance specifications.
5. Undertake basic tolerance analysis of design changes, with a good understanding of inspection metrology methods, GD&T, and standard tolerance methods.
6. Collaborate with other engineers and departments to implement changes.
7. Assist in investigations of product failures.
8. Provide support to manufacturing.
9. Produce and modify detailed drawings for component manufacture and product assembly, including piece parts, assembly, family tree, installation drawings, and data sheets.
10. Manage parts lists and BOMs.

Qualifications:

• Degree, HNC/HND, or OND/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or similar (experience also considered).
• Experience working in a mechanical design office is beneficial.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry (Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Nuclear) is beneficial.
• Experience implementing mechanical design solutions through the Life Cycle Management process.
• This role could be suitable for a first placement in industry or a seasoned draftsperson.

Please note: SC Clearance is required for this role.

If you have the skills and experience, please apply or send your CV to [emailprotected], and we will contact you for further discussion.