Technical Illustrator (Graduate / Early Career)

Sonovision UK - Ortec Group; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonovision UK is seeking an enthusiastic junior Technical Illustrator to join our Technical Illustration team. You will create illustrations for major manufacturers across aerospace, defence, energy and rail, drawing on CAD data and 3D models from the Customer Engineering Database.

The role focuses on learning in a supportive environment, collaborating with Technical Authors and engineering teams to ensure clear, accurate documentation for operation, maintenance and support.

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering drawings and production processes.
• Experience with CAD-related software packages is preferred.
• Pro-active approach to problem solving and investigation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international team.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create isometric illustrations for customer technical manuals.
• Compile source data from the customer engineering database to create illustrations.
• Manipulate 3D models from the customer engineering database.
• Work closely with technical authors and liaise with customer engineering teams.
• Deliver high-quality illustrations that meet customer criteria on tight deadlines.

Skills

Understanding of Engineering Drawings

CAD software experience

Strong communication skills

Pro-active problem solving

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Engineering degree/HND/apprenticeship

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Sonovision UK is a leading provider of engineering support services, helping customers across the Aerospace, Defence, Energy and Industrial sectors deliver complex engineering programmes.

Our teams translate technical information into clear, accurate and user-focused documentation that supports the operation, maintenance and support of sophisticated equipment and systems.

The role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and technically minded individual to join our Technical Illustration team.

This role would suit:

• Engineering graduates seeking their first professional role
• Technicians or engineers looking to move into technical illustration
• Junior Technical Illustrators looking to further develop their skills
• Candidates with an interest in engineering communication, product support or technical information management

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career within a major Technical Publications company. Working among our knowledgeable and experienced team within our Technical Illustration department, you will get the exposure and training to develop your skills and progress your career within the Technical Publications industry. The role will be producing illustrations for various world class manufacturers within the commercial, defence, aerospace, energy and rail industries;

• Creating Isometric Illustrations for customer Technical Manuals
• Compiling source data from the Customer Engineering Database to create Illustrations
• Manipulating 3D Models from the Customer Engineering Database
• Working closely with the Technical Authors
• Liaising with the customer engineering teams

To be considered for this opportunity

We are more interested in aptitude, attitude and potential than extensive experience.

• Degree, HND, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in an Engineering discipline, e.g. Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical
• An understanding of Engineering Drawings, Manufacturer Production Processes and 3D Models
• Experience in a CAD related software package
• A pro-active approach to problem solving and investigation
• Strong communications skills and able to work as part of an international team
• The capability to manage multiple tasks at once
• The ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing customer requirements
• Drive and enthusiasm to achieve customer quality criteria
• The capability to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision

Any of the following would be advantageous but are not required:

• Experience working in Aerospace, Defence, Manufacturing, Automotive, Rail, Energy or other engineering environments
• Exposure to document management, content management or product lifecycle management systems
• Understanding of product support, maintenance or Integrated Logistics Support Activities

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

The ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy learning how complex products and systems work.
• Be naturally curious and willing to ask questions.
• Take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.
• Communicate technical information clearly to different audiences.
• Be comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Take pride in producing high-quality work.