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Mechanical Draughtsperson

Extension Recruitment

South Shields

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A specialist products company in South Shields is seeking a Mechanical Draughtsperson to manage engineering drawings and design work. Ideal candidates should possess strong mechanical design skills, proficiency in 3D CAD modelling, and relevant educational background. This permanent office-based role promises growth and personal development opportunities within a passionate team.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in mechanical design and knowledge of strength of materials.
  • Experience designing castings, fabrications, and precision machined components.
  • Excellent skills in 3D CAD modelling and 2D technical drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare bearing designs and manage engineering drawings in CAD systems.
  • Create conceptual design work and list parts for bearing designs.
  • Participate in design review meetings and perform structural calculations.

Skills

Mechanical design
Technical drawings
3D CAD modelling
Performance calculations

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Job description

Our client is a leader in their field, designing and manufacturing specialist products for a range of industries. They are currently looking for a Mechanical Draughtsperson to join their team based in South Tyneside on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer who is proficient in mechanical design and technical drawings.

The Culture
This is a business who are passionate about offering progression opportunities and offering personal development at all levels.

You will be office based, carrying out a 37-hour working week.

The Mechanical Draughtsperson Role
As Mechanical Draughtsperson, you will be responsible for preparing bearing designs, producing and manage models and engineering drawings within the company’s computer aided design (CAD) systems as well as associated documentation in support of customer contracts.

Duties include:
Create conceptual design work in support of bearing tenders, and detail design work for contracts and new product development
Prepare lists of parts required for bearing designs
Perform bearing performance calculations using specific software
Perform structural strength of materials calculations to support bearing designs
Participate in design review meetings

About the successful Mechanical Draughtsperson
As Mechanical Draughtsperson, you will have a strong background in mechanical design with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of strength of materials.

Other requirements include:
You will be educated to HNC level or equivalent in mechanical engineering
Experience of designing castings, fabrications and precision machined, close-tolerance, turned and milled components.
Excellent 3D CAD modelling and 2D technical drawing skills.

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