Technical Illustrator – Worcester

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy is seeking a Technical Illustrator in Worcester. The role involves producing and maintaining technical documentation for engineering products. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in an engineering-related subject and strong written English skills. Experience with CAD systems and technical writing is desirable. This is a full-time position offering opportunities to work closely with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualification or equivalent in an engineering related subject.
• Excellent standard of written English / literacy.
• Computer literate and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Creation of Operating and Maintenance Manuals.
• Administration of internal technical documentation.
• Ensuring adherence to company standards in documentation.

Skills

Written English literacy

Computer literacy

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

CAD systems (CATIA Composer / CREO Illustrate)

Graphics manipulation program (e.g. Photoshop)

Job description

Overview

Technical Illustrator

Our globally established and highly recognised Client continues to be the market leader for the design, manufacture and supply of an extensive range of machine tool and CNC equipment. With a design, manufacturing and assembly operation in Worcester, they have a requirement for a Technical Illustrator. Simply, the Technical Illustrator will work closely with engineering and write the Manuals for the European Engineering Team.

Reporting to the Team Leader/Senior Design Manager, the role will focus on the production and maintenance of technical documentation associated with the products and options that are produced.

Responsibilities

• Creation and continued maintenance of Operating Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Detail Specifications and spare parts lists.
• Maintenance and administration of internal technical documentation (assembly instructions, machine manuals and CE technical files and risk assessments)
• Ensuring that all technical documentation is completed to company standards and are delivered within agreed timescales.

Qualifications / Requirements

• HNC/HND qualification or equivalent in an engineering related subject
• Excellent standard of written English / literacy
• Computer literate
• Be meticulous, highly conscientious, methodical and systematic
• Be highly motivated and flexible
• Able to work in a team and independently
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.

Desirable Criteria

• Ideally have a good engineering background
• Technical writing experience in an engineering environment
• Familiar with CAD systems where possible (preferably CATIA Composer / CREO Illustrate)
• Experience where possible with a graphics manipulation program (e.g. Photoshop or PaintShop)
• Competence with Microsoft Office (especially MS Word) and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Apply / Additional Information

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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