Mechanical Draftsperson
Core
Ensure highest standards of engineering drawing quality, compliance, and technical documentation for advanced defence and security programmes.
Role type
Mechanical Draftsperson
Builds
2D engineering drawings and compliant technical documentation
Domain
Defence and security engineering
Required skills
Mechanical engineering drawing production and review, BS 8888 standards knowledge, GD&T principles application, 3D CAD systems proficiency, engineering documentation and quality assurance, document control processes, technical issue resolution
Preferred skills
Defence/aerospace environment experience, Model Based Definition (MBD) methodologies, product lifecycle management systems, manufacturing and inspection requirements, engineering quality audit support
Technologies
3D CAD systems
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain best practice guidelines for mechanical drawings, Ensure all drawings comply with BS 8888 standards, Review technical drawings for compliance and accuracy, Validate drawing accuracy, dimensioning, and tolerancing, Review GD&T callouts and geometric tolerances, Maintain document control information and revision status, Provide technical guidance on GD&T application, Support creation of high-quality 2D drawings
Seniority
Mid-level (2+ years experience)