CAD Draftsman in North East

We are looking for someone to create and update our Fabrication Drawings using CAD. If you are passionate about working precisely, understand fabrication and pay close attention to detail with CAD this might be for you.

Who are A&P Tyne? With the largest dry dock on the East Coast as well as a 24,000 square metre Fabrication Hall, we integrate engineering and production teams to work collaboratively. We offer comprehensive marine engineering capabilities, including 2 dry docks capable of accommodating a variety of vessel sizes, alongside berthing with ample space for repair and maintenance works, a fabrication shed featuring a panel line and we have a machining shop. We have a high bay construction hall, a panel line, profile cutting and sub-assembly areas. As we continue to grow, we are building our skilled team to support the accuracy, quality, and reliability of our projects. Using in-house capabilities to maintain tight project control we work closely together with our customers to deliver what they need, as they need it, when they need it.

What will you do? You’ll be responsible for the production of fabrication drawings when needed to the relevant standards and procedures. Producing accurate and detailed drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software for various fabrication / engineering projects, ensuring that all drawings and work instructions are kept up to date. You’ll work closely with engineers and project managers to understand design specifications and project requirements and create 2D and 3D models of structures, components, and systems. Sometimes you’ll produce steel material / plate / section quantity estimates in MS Word (Material Take Off, MTO) for estimating new projects, to aid the estimating department. You’ll use the CNC nesting program to produce production cutting nests of project parts, by plate thickness. For stock control and audit purposes, you’ll record all steel plate details using Excel spreadsheets and a CAD format will be required too.

And what are we looking for?

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Marine Architecture, or similar.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar tools.
• Strong attention to detail, precision, and a solid understanding of engineering and design principles.
• Great communication skills for collaboration with diverse project teams.
• Problem-solving abilities that will enable you to address design challenges.
• Previous experience in CAD drafting.

Why join us?

• Personal Growth: This is an exciting time for us as our teams are developing so it's an opportunity to make a significant impact while working with and learning from a team of experts from the marine and structural engineering industries.
• Financial Security: With important benefits like your Pension which includes a monthly employer contribution by A&P Tyne up to 4% and Life cover at 7 x your basic salary is part of your package.
• Healthy Living: At APCL we support healthy living and provide help when it's needed. To ensure that you are able to take time off when you need it, we offer sick pay and to cover everyday health we have a health cash plan, which gives you access to money back on everyday healthcare costs. Your dental, optical and physiotherapy as well as wellness services including counselling sessions, digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and an EAP are included.
• Work-life Balance: We offer 25 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays. Maternity, Paternity and Parental leave support you during those significant life changes, helping you to balance your family responsibilities with work.