Engineering Drawing Checker

Job Description

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, GDandamp;T principles and applicable engineering standards are clearly and accurately communicated.

• 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, GDandamp;T requirements and manufacturing principles.
• Maintain drawing review checklists and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Provide guidance to Design Engineers on drawing standards and GDandamp;T best practice.
• Support project-specific drawing requirements, engineering change management and controlled document release.

• 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 GDandamp;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, GDandamp;T and automotive manufacturing, apply now to take on this contract opportunity within a technically focused engineering environment.