Product Development Draughtsman at Network Recruitment

• An exciting opportunity is available for a technically skilled Product Development Draughtsman with experience in vehicle design and mechanical product development. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing detailed engineering drawings, 3D models and manufacturing documentation for vehicle components, assemblies and integrated systems.
• The role involves working closely with design engineers, production teams and other technical stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial concepts and design modifications through prototyping, testing and final production release.
• The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical draughting skills, experience with CAD software and an understanding of vehicle structures, mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes.

Job & Company Description:

• An exciting opportunity is available for a technically skilled Product Development Draughtsman with experience in vehicle design and mechanical product development. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing detailed engineering drawings, 3D models and manufacturing documentation for vehicle components, assemblies and integrated systems.
• The role involves working closely with design engineers, production teams and other technical stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial concepts and design modifications through prototyping, testing and final production release.
• The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical draughting skills, experience with CAD software and an understanding of vehicle structures, mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models for vehicle components, assemblies and structures.
• Support product development projects from concept design through prototyping, testing and production.
• Produce manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, detail drawings, bills of materials (BOMs) and technical documentation.
• Assist with the design and development of vehicle structures, chassis components, brackets, mounting systems, enclosures and mechanical assemblies.
• Interpret engineering specifications, design concepts and technical requirements to produce accurate CAD models and drawings.
• Modify existing designs in response to engineering changes, testing feedback and manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure that designs meet dimensional, functional, manufacturing and assembly requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and design engineers to ensure effective integration of vehicle components and systems.
• Conduct design checks and drawing reviews to identify clashes, dimensional inconsistencies and potential manufacturing issues.
• Support prototype builds, fitment assessments, design verification and product improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with production, fabrication, machining and assembly teams to resolve technical drawing queries.
• Maintain accurate drawing registers, revision histories and engineering documentation.
• Apply design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly principles to improve product quality, cost-effectiveness and production efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma, N6, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Draughting or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience as a Product Development Draughtsman, Mechanical Draughtsman or Design Draughtsman.
• Experience in vehicle design, automotive engineering, vehicle manufacturing or mechanical product development.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA or equivalent.
• Ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and 3D models.
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles, tolerances, fits and dimensioning.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, sheet-metal work and mechanical assembly.
• Experience managing engineering drawing revisions and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to meet project deadlines.