Junior Draughtsperson

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

Job summary

A leading defence client is on the lookout for a Draughtsperson to join their Mechanical Design team in Leicester. The role involves designing and modifying aerospace products using 3D and 2D CAD tools, along with responsibilities for documentation and collaboration. Candidates should have a degree or relevant experience, particularly in regulated industries, and SC Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in a mechanical design office preferred.
• SC Clearance required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Modify products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD).
• Manage parts lists and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate with engineers to implement design changes.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

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 for 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) and 2D CAD (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 a good 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 and modify detailed drawings for component manufacture and product assembly, including piece part, assembly, family tree, installation drawings, and data sheets.
• Manage parts lists and Bills of Materials (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 highly regulated industries (Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Nuclear) is beneficial.
• Experience in implementing mechanical design solutions through the Lifecycle Management process.
• This role could be suitable for a recent graduate or an experienced 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.