Junior Draughtsperson

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

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Draughtsperson to join their Mechanical Design team in Coventry. The successful candidate will utilize SolidWorks and AutoCAD to modify and create designs for aerospace applications and contribute to ongoing product development. Ideal for someone organized and proactive, this role requires SC Clearance due to the nature of the projects. It's an excellent opportunity for both fresh entrants and experienced professionals in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical design office is beneficial.
• Experience in regulated industries (Aerospace, Defence) is a plus.
• Role suitable for newcomers or seasoned professionals.

Responsibilities

• Modify products using 3D CAD and 2D CAD.
• Check and implement design changes in product specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers for product enhancements.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

Tolerance analysis

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. The team is 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

• Modify new and existing products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks) & 2D (AutoCAD).
• Check, author, and implement (CR/CO) design changes, specifications, and other data related to product build standards.
• Evaluate and consider the impact of changes on the product, considering cost (UPC) and maintenance requirements.
• Assess the effect of changes (CR/CO) on product conformance with performance specifications.
• Undertake basic tolerance analysis of design changes, with an understanding of inspection metrology methods, GD&T, and standard tolerance methods.
• Collaborate with other engineers and departments to implement changes.
• Assist in investigations of product failures.
• Provide support to manufacturing.
• Produce or modify detailed drawings for component manufacture and product assembly, including piece parts, assembly, family trees, installation drawings, and data sheets.
• Generate and manage 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 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 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.