Junior Draughtsperson

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the defense sector seeks a Draughtsperson for their Mechanical Design team, tasked with designing and supporting aerospace products. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, proficiency in CAD software, and an organized approach to product documentation. SC Clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical design office is beneficial.
• Experience in regulated industries (Aerospace, Defence, Medical) is a plus.
• Understanding of inspection methods and tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Modify and check designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement design changes.
• Produce detailed drawings and manage parts lists.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

OND/ONC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

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

• 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 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 believe you have the skills and experience, please apply or send your CV to [emailprotected], and we will contact you for further discussion.