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Draughtsperson Job Description
Pragmatic, cost effective solutions, always. At Cyclife Aquila Nuclear we always strive to achieve the best solution possible, at a cost-effective price.
Cyclife Aquila Nuclear is a medium-sized engineering company that delivers mission-critical engineering to Europe's nuclear and healthcare industries. Specialising in nuclear engineering: shielding, containment, remote handling, and packaging, we put safety first and harness fresh thinking on every project. Together, we're shaping the future of nuclear engineering. Our vision is to be the company of choice for customers and competitors, and our mission is to be the most respected and fulfilling nuclear company to work for in the UK.
Cyclife Aquila Nuclear is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, or age.
Draughtsperson Job Summary/Purpose and Role
As a draughtsperson, you will be responsible for the production of CAD models, engineering drawings and associated engineering information as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team in the delivery of one of Aquila’s major projects or workstreams.
Working directly under the supervision of the Drawing Office Manager, Principal Engineer or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.
Key Working Relationships for Draughtsperson
Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Principal Engineers, Senior Engineers, Design Engineers
Project Managers/Engineers
Support functions – Finance, HR, H&S
Professional Development
You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements.
Values
You should adhere to CAN’s Values, “Elite” & “Ethical”, and to the Cyclife Guiding Principles, “Take Care, Feel Pride, Be Accountable, and Act Collectively”. The Company operates a strict Code of Conduct and Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.
Draughtsperson Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To produce engineering drawings compliant with BS 8888 and other relevant BS/ISO standards.
* To produce engineering designs ensuring design for manufacture and design for assembly is captured.
* To support Design Engineers during the detail design phase, ensuring proper application of tolerances, limits and fits etc.
* To support the checking of engineering drawings across Aquila projects.
* To capture and convey design intent on manufacturing drawings.
* To provide feedback and training to other engineers with respect to best practice draughting techniques and methods.
* Gain insight and knowledge of the Aquila supply chain to ensure manufacturing capabilities are reflected in the detail designs.
* To support the Engineering Support Supervisor in the application and update of the Aquila Draughting Manual and draughting related procedures.
* The ability to be a hands-on SolidWorks design asset if, and when, required.
* Assist in general clerical and administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the Engineering Department.
* To attend planning and briefing meetings
* Collaborate with the project team to clarify any technical issues
Draughtsperson Eligibility Criteria
Current valid right to work in the UK
A good standard of written and spoken English language
Draughtsperson Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering Degree
HNC/HND Engineering Discipline (Mechanical)
Engineering Degree (BEng / MSc)
Professional Registration (EngTech/IEng/Ceng)
Nuclear experience / highly regulate industry
Security Cleared (DV/SC)
ISO9001
Draughtsperson Competencies, Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of engineering delivery process
Knowledge of Project Management (time, cost & quality)
Communication
NEC contract or similar experience
Technical support to bid process
Technical support to commercial department
Concept, scheme, and detail design engineering
2D / 3D CAD Design (SolidWorks or similar)
Design for manufacturing
Technical document (control, configuration & issue)
Technical reporting (internal & external)
Knowledge of standards and regulations
Problem solving
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