Mechanical Draughtsperson
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | South Shields, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Extension Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 443 |
Summary
Our client is a leader in their field, designing and manufacturing specialist products for a range of industries. They are currently looking for a Mechanical Draughtsperson to join their team based in South Tyneside on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer who is proficient in mechanical design and technical drawings.
The Culture
This is a business who are passionate about offering progression opportunities and offering personal development at all levels.
You will be office based, carrying out a 37-hour working week.
The Mechanical Draughtsperson Role
As Mechanical Draughtsperson, you will be responsible for preparing bearing designs, producing and manage models and engineering drawings within the company’s computer aided design (CAD) systems as well as associated documentation in support of customer contracts.
Duties include:
Create conceptual design work in support of bearing tenders, and detail design work for contracts and new product development
Prepare lists of parts required for bearing designs
Perform bearing performance calculations using specific software
Perform structural strength of materials calculations to support bearing designs
Participate in design review meetings
About the successful Mechanical Draughtsperson
As Mechanical Draughtsperson, you will have a strong background in mechanical design with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of strength of materials.
Other requirements include:
You will be educated to HNC level or equivalent in mechanical engineering
Experience of designing castings, fabrications and precision machined, close-tolerance, turned and milled components.
Excellent 3D CAD modelling and 2D technical drawing skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer who is proficient in mechanical design and technical drawings.
The Culture
This is a business who are passionate about offering progression opportunities and offering personal development at all levels.
You will be office based, carrying out a 37-hour working week.
The Mechanical Draughtsperson Role
As Mechanical Draughtsperson, you will be responsible for preparing bearing designs, producing and manage models and engineering drawings within the company’s computer aided design (CAD) systems as well as associated documentation in support of customer contracts.
Duties include:
Create conceptual design work in support of bearing tenders, and detail design work for contracts and new product development
Prepare lists of parts required for bearing designs
Perform bearing performance calculations using specific software
Perform structural strength of materials calculations to support bearing designs
Participate in design review meetings
About the successful Mechanical Draughtsperson
As Mechanical Draughtsperson, you will have a strong background in mechanical design with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of strength of materials.
Other requirements include:
You will be educated to HNC level or equivalent in mechanical engineering
Experience of designing castings, fabrications and precision machined, close-tolerance, turned and milled components.
Excellent 3D CAD modelling and 2D technical drawing skills.