Draughtsman
Job description
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We are recruiting for a skilled Draughtsman to join a busy engineering and manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong experience in AutoCAD and SolidWorks who can produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D models, support manufacturing processes, and work closely with engineers, production teams, and clients to deliver high-quality technical documentation.
Roles & Responsibilities- Create accurate 2D technical drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Interpret design briefs, engineering specifications, and customer requirements to produce buildable drawings.
- Prepare manufacturing, assembly, and installation drawings to support production.
- Revise and update drawings in line with design changes, feedback, and project requirements.
- Liaise with engineers, project managers, production teams, and clients to resolve technical queries.
- Ensure drawings are compliant with relevant standards, tolerances, and health and safety requirements.
- Maintain drawing registers, revision control, and accurate project documentation.
- Proven experience in a Draughtsman, CAD Technician, or similar drafting role.
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Ability to produce precise, detailed drawings for manufacture or construction.
- Good understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately to deadlines.
- Confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Relevant engineering, design, or technical qualification is desirable.
If you are an experienced Draughtsman with strong AutoCAD and SolidWorks skills and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief summary of your experience, and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
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⭐ Highlight your AutoCAD and SolidWorks proficiency at the top of your CV as these are the primary software requirements mentioned throughout the advert
📊 Quantify your drawing output: 'Created 150+ technical drawings monthly, maintaining 99% accuracy rate'
🔧 Emphasise manufacturing knowledge by detailing specific processes you've supported with your drawings
📋 Showcase your revision control experience as the role specifically mentions maintaining drawing registers and documentation
🤝 Demonstrate cross-team collaboration skills as you'll be liaising with engineers, project managers, and production teams
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- •Created 180+ manufacturing drawings monthly using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, maintaining 98% accuracy rate across 12 active engineering projects
- •Collaborated with 8-person production team to resolve technical queries, reducing drawing revision cycles by 35% through proactive specification interpretation
- •Maintained drawing registers for 25+ concurrent projects, implementing revision control system that improved documentation accuracy by 40%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Futures' Draughtsman position perfectly aligns with my expertise in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, particularly my experience creating manufacturing and assembly drawings that support production processes. Your requirement for someone who can interpret engineering specifications and collaborate across teams matches my background in technical documentation and cross-functional project work.
My background in CAD design and manufacturing support has equipped me with the precision and attention to detail essential for producing buildable drawings that meet engineering tolerances and safety requirements.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk me through your process for creating a manufacturing drawing from initial design brief to final output
- ›How do you ensure compliance with engineering tolerances and health and safety requirements in your drawings?
- ›Describe a complex 3D model you've created in SolidWorks and the challenges you faced
- ›How do you manage drawing revision control and maintain accurate project documentation?
- ›What manufacturing processes do you consider when preparing assembly and installation drawings?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to resolve a technical query with an engineer or client
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work to a tight deadline while maintaining drawing accuracy
- ›Give an example of when you identified an error in engineering specifications and how you handled it
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to collaborate with production teams to solve a manufacturing issue
- ›Describe a challenging project where you had to revise drawings multiple times based on feedback
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Tell me about a time when you had to resolve a technical query with an engineer or client
Describe a situation where you had to work to a tight deadline while maintaining drawing accuracy