JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Chief Draughtsperson
Department: Engineering
Responsible to: Technical & Compliance Director
1. JOB PURPOSE
* To ensure on time delivery of Right First Time compliant detail designs.
* Ensure High Level of Quality of drafting output (both in-house and outsourced)
* To provide support and advice to other members of the business in regard to task planning drawings.
* To ensure work is completed efficiently to project timescales and to acceptable standards
* To promote value engineering activity and cost reduction at all levels.
* To ensure staff work in accordance with company procedures, maintaining relevant processes and updating as necessary to fulfil the business needs.
1. JOB ACTIVITIES
Drafting / Checking
* Check and approve design definition models, manufacturing drawings and ensure quality and consistency of all detail definition output.
* Manage subcontract detail design from a technical aspect - to be effective and efficient.
* Ensure drafting work is using the correct information to produce design definition (e.g. design intent, standards).
* Ensure drafting is produced in line with processes.
* Ensure Product Definition meets Fit, Form and Function as defined in Design Intent.
* Carry out duties of mechanical draftsman, as required to support business needs.
* Support capability management of drafting resource.
1. SUPERVISION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work on own initiative in a team environment.
* Responsible to Technical Director for all aspects of drafting capability and detail design quality output.
* To identify and implement improvement initiatives in regard to detail design.
* To liaise with External drafting resource and provide principal point of contact for technical queries.
1. GENERIC CONDITIONS
* Promote and represent CDL when required, setting a good personal example at all times.
* Take all possible and reasonable steps to create a harmonious working environment using effective communication and team working techniques.
* Be aware of, and adhere to, current policies and procedures.
* Undertake duties as may be required within capabilities consistent with the Terms and Conditions of employment and responsibilities in accordance with UK and EC Laws.
* Undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable
* Mechanical Engineering Degree/HNC
* Good pass grades at Advanced level mathematics and physics.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Experience in a responsible mechanical engineering position.
* Understanding of mechanical engineering principles and process.
* Detail design checking experience.
Desirable
* Design of fabrication details.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY
Essential & Desirable Please refer to Competency Matrix.
ATTITUDE
Essential
* Caring for our people, customers, and partners.
* Honesty. Being open and accurate.
* Accountability. Own the issue and provide solutions.
* Teamwork. Working together for a common goal.
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