Draftsman - Technical Engineering

Our client, is currently recruiting for a Draftsman to be responsible for producing accurate technical drawings and detailed fabrication documentation for steel manufacturing projects. The role involves converting engineering concepts into precise manufacturing drawings, ensuring compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and production requirements. The Draftsman will work closely with engineers, project managers, production teams, and quality personnel to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and delivered within project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed fabrication, assembly, and general arrangement (GA) drawings for steel structures and manufactured components.
• Produce accurate 2D and 3D models using CAD software.
• Develop detailed shop drawings for manufacturing and fabrication.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) from engineering designs.
• Revise and update drawings based on engineering changes or client feedback.
• Ensure drawings comply with company drafting standards and quality requirements.
• Interpret engineering calculations, sketches, specifications, and client requirements.
• Assist engineers in developing practical manufacturing solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements for manufacturability.
• Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with production teams to resolve drawing queries.
• Ensure drawings provide sufficient detail for fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly.
• Visit the workshop when required to verify dimensions or clarify fabrication details.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues relating to drawings.
• Maintain accurate drawing registers and revision control.
• Ensure all documentation is stored according to company procedures.
• Verify drawing accuracy before release to production.
• Ensure compliance with ISO quality systems and company standards.
• Adhere to company Health & Safety policies.
• Ensure designs consider safe manufacturing and installation practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of technical information and intellectual property.

Personal Attributes:

• National Diploma or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Draughting, or a related technical qualification.
• Draughting certification or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years' drafting experience within a steel fabrication, structural steel, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience preparing fabrication drawings for heavy engineering or steel manufacturing.
• Experience working with workshop fabrication processes.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, Tekla Structures, or similar 3D CAD software.

Strong understanding of:

• Structural steel detailing
• Welding symbols and standards
• Manufacturing tolerances
• Fabrication processes
• Machining principles
• Sheet metal and plate work
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.