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Our client

Our client is an electronics and technology SME operating in the field of aerospace, defence and government, involved in the design and sale of electronic-scanning ground radar systems.

The opportunity

The company's engineering department is looking for a CAD technician or draftsperson to develop, produce and update mechanical designs for their existing and future radar systems. You will work on a range of designs, from entire radar system assemblies to smaller, precision-engineered electrical modules, including one-off test jigs and support items, and create high-quality, detailed technical drawings using CAD tools.

Key resonsiblities:

  • Generate and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models of engineering designs.

  • Generate and maintain mechanical and assembly BoMs.

  • Take designs from engineering and input from manufacturing to create and amend models and drawings.

  • Produce product drawings suitable for use in manufacture.

  • Support engineering & production to ensure manufacturability.

  • Maintenance of 3D models and drawings within the company’s PLM system.

    Qualifications and knowledge

  • HND/HNC, or mechanical engineering degree (or similar experience).

  • Extensive knowledge and experience with SolidWorks.

  • Excellent teamworking and collaboration skills.

  • Clear and effective communication skills.

    Additional preferred/desirable requirements

  • Experience with the mechanical aspects of the design of advanced electronic products & systems.

  • Experience with full system 3D modelling and 2D drawing, preferably including flexible assemblies such as wiring harnesses.

  • Knowledge/experience with other modelling or drawing software/tools, e.g. Creo

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