Draughtsman - Mechanical Design (2D CAD / Fabrication)
Location: East Midlands (commutable from Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Mansfield, Newark)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you a Mechanical Design Draughtsperson looking to work on bespoke, technically varied engineering projects within a specialist team? Do you enjoy taking a concept and tailoring it to fit real-world customer specifications?

We're working with an established manufacturing business that specialises in the design and build of safety-critical engineering solutions. Due to a recent internal move, the business is now looking to appoint a Draughtsman to join its design team, supporting on a range of customer-led projects from start to finish.

The Role:

This is not a high-volume drawing office - the work is project-based, hands-on, and varied. You'll take standard products and reconfigure them based on each client's needs, often liaising with internal production teams and occasionally attending customer sites to assess requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

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Producing detailed 2D mechanical drawings using Autodesk Inventor

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Modifying and adapting existing product designs for bespoke projects

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Creating material and component lists (BOMs)

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Collaborating with production during the build phase

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Engaging directly with customers to resolve design challenges

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Occasional site visits to review specifications and installations

What We're Looking For:

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A background in mechanical engineering (degree, HND/HNC or apprenticeship)

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1-2 years' experience in a similar mechanical design/draughting role

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Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or similar 2D CAD software

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Good understanding of fabrication, steelwork, or structural design

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Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Desirable (but not essential):

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Experience working in regulated sectors such as rail, infrastructure, or defence

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Exposure to client-facing or site-based work

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Understanding of product lifecycle from design through to manufacture

What's on Offer:

* Competitive salary between £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)

* Monday to Thursday: 07:45 - 16:30, Friday finish at 14:30

* Supportive, collaborative team environment with modern offices

* Opportunities for development within a long-established and growing business

* Buy and Sell holidays

* 28 days holidays rising to 32 with service

* Development and safety training certificates

Interested?
If you're looking for a hands-on design role where every project is different and you're not just 'pushing drawings', this could be the next step for you. Apply today with your CV and a consultant will be in touch to discuss your application