Senior Draughtsman / Design Office Lead

Larrington Trailers Ltd; Boston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Larrington Trailers Ltd. is seeking an experienced Draughtsman to lead the design office and help grow the business.

You will work closely with production, purchasing and management to take drawings from design through to manufacture, ensuring projects progress smoothly. The role requires substantial manufacturing experience, strong SolidWorks skills, and a solid grasp of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong SolidWorks experience is essential.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check manufacturing drawings.
• Organise and prioritise work within the design department.
• Support ongoing production requirements.
• Prepare and maintain profiles and nests for CNC cutting operations.
• Ensure manufacturing data is accurate and up to date.

Skills

SolidWorks

Manufacturing knowledge

Engineering drawings

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Draughtsman to take responsibility for our design office and help support the continued growth of our business.

The role would suit someone with a strong background in engineering and manufacturing who understands how products are designed, manufactured and continually improved. We're looking for somebody who is highly organised, takes pride in producing accurate drawings, and can work closely with production, purchasing and management to ensure projects move smoothly from design through to manufacture.

As well as producing and checking manufacturing drawings, you'll help organise and prioritise work within the design department, support ongoing production requirements and maintain high standards throughout the design process. The role will also involve preparing and maintaining profiles and nests for CNC cutting operations, ensuring manufacturing data is accurate and up to date.

Applicants should have substantial experience working in a manufacturing environment and be confident interpreting engineering requirements, solving practical problems and communicating with people at all levels of the business. Strong SolidWorks experience is essential; however, we're looking for someone with broad engineering and manufacturing knowledge rather than someone whose experience is solely software based.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced draughtsman who wants to take ownership of a design function and play a key role within a well-established engineering company with a global customer base.

Proven experience as a Draughtsman in a manufacturing environment. Advanced SolidWorks skills essential. Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes. Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. Right to work in the UK.