Mechanical Draughtsman Sheetmetal and Solidworks

SUMMARY:
A well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Draughtsman with strong sheet-metal design and SolidWorks experience to join its technical design team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, sheet-metal designs, assemblies and technical documentation for a range of engineered products and equipment.
This role is ideally suited to a technically strong draughtsman who understands design for manufacture, has excellent attention to detail and can translate engineering concepts into accurate, production-ready designs.

POSITION INFO:
A well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Draughtsman with strong sheet-metal design and SolidWorks experience to join its technical design team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, sheet-metal designs, assemblies and technical documentation for a range of engineered products and equipment. This role is ideally suited to a technically strong draughtsman who understands design for manufacture , has excellent attention to detail and can translate engineering concepts into accurate, production-ready designs. Key Responsibilities Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks. Design and detail sheet-metal components, assemblies and fabricated structures . Develop flat patterns, bend details, cut-outs, holes, folds and sheet-metal features. Produce accurate manufacturing and fabrication drawings. Develop detailed assembly drawings and exploded views. Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes and manufacturing specifications . Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) . Create and manage SolidWorks parts, assemblies and drawing files. Ensure designs are suitable for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing. Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles. Liaise closely with engineers, production staff, fabricators and suppliers. Interpret engineering sketches, concepts and specifications and convert them into detailed CAD designs. Modify and optimise existing designs based on manufacturing or customer requirements. Investigate and resolve drawing, fabrication and assembly issues. Assist with prototype development and product improvements. Incorporate engineering changes and maintain accurate revision-controlled documentation. Ensure all drawings comply with company drawing standards and relevant engineering practices. Support production with technical drawings and clarification of design requirements. Participate in design reviews and provide technical input where required. Maintain organised CAD files and engineering documentation. Work closely with the engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification. Minimum Requirements Relevant Mechanical Draughting \/ Mechanical Engineering qualification . 3-5 years' relevant mechanical draughting experience . Strong practical experience in sheet-metal design and detailing . Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks . Proven experience producing detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings . Good understanding of sheet-metal manufacturing processes. Knowledge of materials, tolerances, fits and fabrication methods. Understanding of welding, laser cutting, punching, bending and general fabrication processes. Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment . Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications. Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy. Please send your cv to