Junior Draughtsperson

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

Job summary

A leading defence client seeks a Draughtsperson to enhance their Mechanical Design team in Reading. This role involves modifying designs and maintaining product documentation, focusing on 3D CAD solutions. Ideal for organized, proactive candidates, this position requires SC Clearance and offers opportunities for both recent graduates and seasoned professionals.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, or OND/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in a mechanical design office is beneficial.
• Suitable for both new graduates or experienced draftspersons.

Responsibilities

• Modify new and existing products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD).
• Collaborate with other engineers and departments to implement changes.
• Produce and modify detailed drawings for component manufacture.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

Tolerance analysis

Inspection metrology methods

GD&T

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.
• Support manufacturing processes.
• Produce and modify detailed drawings for component manufacture and product assembly, including piece part, 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 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 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 believe you have the skills and experience, please apply or send your CV to [emailprotected], and we will contact you for further discussion.