Junior Draughtsperson

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; 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. The successful candidate will work on modifying and creating designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, assisting in ensuring product conformity and supporting the manufacturing process. This role requires an organized individual with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, as well as prior experience in a mechanical design office.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in a mechanical design office is beneficial.
• Familiarity with highly regulated industries (Aerospace, Defence) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Modify new and existing products using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Implement design changes and assess their impact on product standards.
• Produce detailed drawings for manufacturing and assembly.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

Methodical work approach

Tolerance analysis

Inspection metrology methods

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; a good understanding of inspection metrology methods, GD&T, and standard tolerance methods is beneficial.
• Collaborate with other engineers and departments to implement changes.
• Assist in investigations of product failures.
• Provide support to manufacturing.
• Produce and modify detailed drawings for component manufacture and product assembly, including piece parts, assembly, family tree, 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 for a first placement in industry or a seasoned draftsperson.

Please note SC Clearance is required for this role.

If you feel you have the skills and experience, please apply or send your CV to [emailprotected], and we will be in touch for a further conversation.