Junior Draughtsperson

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

Job summary

A defence client is seeking a Draughtsperson to join their Mechanical Design team in Cambridge. The role involves designing, developing, and modifying aerospace products for military and civilian applications, supporting the development of both current and next-generation products using CAD software. Ideal candidates will be organized, proactive, and familiar with engineering product design documentation in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar; experience also considered.
• Beneficial experience in highly regulated industries (Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Nuclear).
• Experience in a mechanical design office is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Modification of products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD).
• Evaluating impacts of changes on products considering cost and maintenance.
• Producing detailed drawings for component manufacture and product assembly.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

Tolerance analysis

Inspection metrology

GD&T

Education

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

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 the impact of changes on products, considering cost (UPC) and maintenance requirements.
• Assessing the effect of changes (CR/CO) on product conformance with 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.
• Managing parts lists and BOMs.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, or OND/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or similar; experience will also be considered.
• Experience working in a mechanical design office is beneficial.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Nuclear) is beneficial.
• Experience implementing mechanical design solutions through the Life Cycle Management process.
• This role may 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.