CAD Engineer / Draughtsperson

About the job

Job title: CAD Engineer / Draughtsperson

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £33,189.25 to £40,067.55

Job Type: This role is typically worked over a 4.5 day week; Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 and Friday 08:00 - 12:30. Flexibility is required to support the needs of the business.

Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.

The role:

The job holder is responsible for the production of development and manufacturing drawings, ensuring all technical information is accurately recorded. The job holder shall undertake a wide variety of draughting duties, updating existing drawings and files in support of new and existing design projects. The job holder is expected to complete their assigned tasks/responsibilities normally within the specified working hours.

The role requires the job holder to work accurately, producing engineering drawings to BS8888 standard, within a planned timescale in order to meet specific deadlines. The job holder will be expected to work on a wide variety of equipment as directed. The role requires that the jobholder can work accurately and follow instructions with limited guidance and supervision. Attention to detail and a systematic approach to design file and drawing control are essential.

The responsibilities of the Design Draughtsperson role include (but are not limited to):

• Developing detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment and tooling, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment
• Modifying and revising existing designs and drawings, to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems
• Position instructions and comments onto drawings
• Demonstrate good drawing and document control ensuring good and accurate engineering information is created
• Producing accurate manufacturing drawings maintaining a high standard of quality and minimising waste
• Assist with hands-on work during assembly and testing of prototype or new designs
• Preparing parts lists and material schedules
• Allocating drawing reference numbers for components, sub-assemblies and complete assemblies.
• Obtaining dimensional and other features or specified proprietary items to incorporate in design
• Making calculations in specifying dimensional features
• Provide cover and support to the department as and when needed

Design Draughtsperson Specifications:

• Right to live and work in the UK, with ability to obtain SC level clearance
• Must hold sole British citizenship and you must have continually resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years
• HNC in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
• Proficient in using 2D or 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor
• Understanding of the application of practical linear and geometric tolerances, limits and fits, etc. to control the form fit and function of the equipment
• Minimum of 1 years drawing experience gained in a manufacturing environment or relevant industrial placements during academic courses
• Full UK Driving License
• Excellent communication, both written and oral.
• Highly professional conduct
• Willing to travel and able to spend time away from home
• Good team working skills and a high level of autonomy
• Keen to learn and develop
• Attention to detail and a systematic approach to design

About Chemring Countermeasures:

Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.

Benefits:

• We actively encourage an open and collaborative culture across our site through the recognised suggestion scheme and reward and recognition scheme
• 5.5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
• A generous pension scheme
• Share save scheme
• Holiday buying and selling scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes dietary advice, wellbeing initiatives, family matters and counselling support
• We hold annual social events
• Free on-site parking
• Podiatrist
• Weekly fruit baskets

Armed Forces Covenant:

We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors to our business and the United Kingdom.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Design Technician, Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Project Mechanical Design Engineer, Project Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, SolidWorks Engineer, Designer, CAD Technician, CAD, Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Design Technician, 2D CAD, CAD Operator, CAD Designer, CAD Design, Design Engineer may also be considered.