Design Draughtsperson

DESIGN DRAUGHTSPERSON/ GRADUATE / DUNDEE / COMPETITIVE PAY

Are you a Design Draughtsperson or Graduate, looking to build a rewarding career with a market leading organisation? If so, Oliver Valvetek is the place for you!

Oliver Valvetek is the fastest growing and most successful family-owned valve manufacturer in the UK. We have won nationally recognized awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award for Industry.

People are the core of everything we do, and as such we focus on recruiting people with the right attitude, flexibility, enthusiasm and the willingness to learn. We can teach you the skills required and develop you onwards.

A fantastic new opening has arisen for a Design Draughtsperson either experienced or recently graduated,  to join us. You will be heavily involved in all aspects of engineering. From upfront project engineering with the customer, conceptual design, technical reviews, calculations and FEA, BOM creation and drawings. Also, you will be involved in the development of new prototype valves and the development and enhancement of existing products.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will become part of the team based in our satellite engineering office in Dundee, Scotland. Promotion opportunities exist and you will have to opportunity to become a Design Engineer.

We guarantee an excellent working environment and clear career path.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Gain valuable experience with a market leading company
• Exceptional support leading to personal development

Key Responsibilities of the Design Draughtsperson:

• Production of front-end engineering documentation
• Liaising with customers in order to produce conceptual designs
• Producing drawings and STEP files using Solidworks
• Creation of new parts and BOMS
• Creation of qualification procedures.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Professional qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with Solidworks & AutoCad – Essential
• Knowledge of Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience with FEA – desirable but not essential
• Oil and Gas experience - desirable but not essential
• Valve experience - desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of API 6A and API 17D - desirable but not essential

If you are looking for a career, or a chance to re-train for a company with a global reputation, who is actively involved in supporting the local community, as well as working with lots of charities, then APPLY NOW.