Junior Draughtsperson

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

Job summary

A leading defence company seeks a Draughtsperson for its Mechanical Design team focused on aerospace products. The role involves modifying designs using CAD software, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with product specifications. Candidates with mechanical engineering qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical design office is beneficial.
• Experience in regulated industries like Aerospace or Defence preferred.
• Role can suit both industry newcomers and seasoned professionals.

Responsibilities

• Modify new and existing products using CAD software.
• Check and implement design changes and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement changes.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

Mechanical Design

Tolerance Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Degree, HNC/HND, or 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.
• 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 and modifying detailed drawings for component manufacture and product assembly, including piece parts, assemblies, family trees, 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 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.