PDG Designer and Drawing Checker

Capgemini; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Bristol is seeking a detail-oriented Product Definition Group Designer/Checker. This pivotal role involves creating and checking high-quality models and drawings while incorporating Definition Alteration Requests. The ideal candidate will have mastery of NX and Teamcenter, along with knowledge in GD&T. A strong attention to detail and experience in change management are essential. Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Access to digital learning platforms

Qualifications

• Mastery of NX & Teamcenter for 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Understanding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Skilled in maintaining drawing logs and revision histories.

Responsibilities

• Create and check high-quality models and drawings.
• Incorporate DARs accurately.
• Support manufacturing and build teams.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your Role

Are you a detail-oriented designer who values precision and innovation? We're on the lookout for a talented Product Definition Group (PDG) Designer/Checker to bring technical excellence and creative flair to our dynamic team in Bristol.

In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of our product definition process-crafting models and drawings, incorporating Definition Alteration Requests (DARs), and supporting manufacturing and build activities. From layout creation to drawing interpretation and rigorous checking, your work will help shape the future of engineering excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating and checking high-quality models and drawings
• Incorporating DARs with accuracy and efficiency
• Supporting manufacturing and build teams with layout and drawing interpretation

Ensuring compliance with key procedures:

• EP 3.1 - Product Definition
• EP 1.3 - Definition Alteration Process

Your Profile

Technical Expertise

• CAD proficiency: Mastery of NX & Teamcenter is essential for creating and reviewing complex 3D models and 2D drawings.
• GD&T knowledge: Understanding Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing ensures designs meet functional and manufacturing requirements.
• Engineering standards: company-specific drawing standards for compliance and consistency.

Attention to Detail

• Error detection: Ability to spot inconsistencies, missing dimensions, or incorrect annotations in drawings.
• Design intent alignment: Ensures that drawings accurately reflect the product's functional and performance goals.

Process Discipline

• Change management: Experience with Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and configuration control to maintain traceability.
• Documentation rigor: Skilled in maintaining drawing logs, revision histories, and release protocols.

Desirable

• Design & Update: Create and revise NX models and drawings for components, assemblies, and build instructions, including DAR incorporation and red‑line mark‑ups.
• Engineering Support: Generate layouts to support design, manufacturability, and build activities, often linked to producibility improvements.
• Drawing Review: Check and verify detailed drawings for accuracy, tolerancing, material specs, and feasibility; provide feedback to improve drafting standards.
• Collaboration & Control: Work with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues, maintain PLM control (Teamcenter), and ensure drawing revision history is accurate.
• Tools & Reporting: Use NX, Teamcenter, Formtek, LeanKit, and Outlook to manage inputs, track progress, and communicate PDG activity status.

What you'll love about working here

• Diversity and inclusion standards listed in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and globally certified by EDGE+ for equitable and inclusive culture.
• Open access to digital learning platforms.
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini.

Need to know

• We are unable to support VISA sponsorship on this role.
• This role will require 1‑2 days per week working from the client site in Bristol, with the rest from home.
• This role requires BPSS Level clearance.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market‑leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.