A contract position Outside IR35
West Sussex - Ideally onsite but hybrid considered.
Our client is seeking an Engineering Drawing Checker for a contract opportunity within the automotive engineering sector. The role will provide independent verification of engine component drawings and associated technical product documentation, ensuring that design intent, manufacturing requirements, GD&T principles and applicable engineering standards are clearly and accurately communicated.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently check engineering drawings for engine components before formal approval and release.
- Verify that fit, form and function requirements are appropriately documented.
- Identify drawing errors, inconsistencies and omissions, recommending corrective actions where required.
- Review assembly drawings, bill of materials structures and component relationships.
- Assess manufacturability, assembly requirements and technical risks during drawing reviews.
- Apply engineering drawing standards, GD&T requirements and manufacturing principles.
- Maintain drawing review checklists and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
- Provide guidance to Design Engineers on drawing standards and GD&T best practice.
- Support project-specific drawing requirements, engineering change management and controlled document release.
Job Requirements:
- Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline, or equivalent engineering experience.
- Experience as a Senior Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Engineering Drawing Checker.
- Expert knowledge and practical application of GD&T, including BS 8888 and/or ISO technical product documentation and GPS standards.
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings and carrying out tolerance stack analyses.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, casting, fabrication and assembly.
- Knowledge of inspection methods and metrology principles.
- Understanding of electrical design requirements and interfaces within automotive engineering projects.
- Knowledge of engine design and engine technologies would be advantageous.
- Familiarity with Windchill PLM and Creo would be beneficial.
- Self-motivated, well organised and able to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
If you have strong experience in engineering drawing checking, GD&T and automotive manufacturing, apply now to take on this contract opportunity within a technically focused engineering environment.
