Junior Draughtsperson

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable defence client is seeking a Draughtsperson to join their Mechanical Design team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and modifying aerospace products, ensuring compliance with strict engineering documentation. This role requires proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, along with relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, SC Clearance is necessary for this position, making it ideal for candidates seeking to establish or advance their career in a highly regulated field.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in mechanical design office preferred.
• Knowledge of the Life Cycle Management process beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD).
• Ensure design changes conform to performance specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement product changes.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

Tolerance analysis

Inspection metrology

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

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

• Modification of new and existing products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks) & 2D (AutoCAD).
• Checking, authoring, and implementing (CR/CO) design changes, specifications, and other data related to product build standards.
• Evaluating and considering the impact of changes on the product, including cost (UPC) and maintenance requirements.
• Ensuring that design changes (CR/CO) conform to performance specifications.
• Performing basic tolerance analysis of design changes, with a good understanding of inspection metrology methods, GD&T, and standard tolerance methods.
• Collaborating with other engineers and departments to implement changes.
• Assisting in investigations of product failures.
• Providing support to manufacturing.
• Producing or modifying detailed drawings for component manufacture and product assembly, including piece part, assembly, family tree, installation drawings, and data sheets.
• Generating and managing parts lists and BOMs.

Qualifications

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

Please note SC Clearance is required for this role

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