Staff Draughtsperson

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security company in East Midlands is seeking a skilled engineering professional to lead their draughting team and manage product definition queries. The ideal candidate will possess at least 15 years of experience in the gas turbine industry, with strong proficiency in CAD and the ability to produce complex engineering drawings. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the gas turbine industry.
• Experience in modelling & draughting complex gas turbine components.
• Ability to perform detailed GD&T stack-up calculations.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise engineering drawings for turbomachinery components.
• Collaborate with design engineers and project managers.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations and quality control procedures.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical presentation ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or HND in Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD software

Job description

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the draughting team with the UK office and be the point of contact for all product definition queries. The candidate would produce the most challenging drawings, e.g., blades, blisks, ring‑strut‑rings, and act as a checker for the drawings produced by the draughting team.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise detailed engineering drawings for turbomachinery components for the most complex gas turbine components and perform a checking role for the UK office.
• Collaborate closely with design engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace regulations, standards, and quality control procedures and implement these standards to all FTTUK drawings.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to more junior draughtspeople within the team.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance design processes and methodologies.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, HND or equivalent experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
• 15+ years of applicable work experience, some of which is in the gas turbine industry.
• Proven experience in modelling & draughting the complex gas turbine components (blades, blisks, ring‑strut‑rings).
• Very strong CAD experience required, NX proficiency advantageous.
• Ability to perform detailed GD&T stack‑up calculations independently.
• Ability to be deployed in a lighter design role where required is desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns and provide project status.

Work Environment

• The work environment will include a combination of office and lab/workshop.
• Travel will be required from time to time throughout the UK and Europe.
• Employee will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Remuneration

Competitive salary and generous benefits included.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function and Industries

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Defense and Space Manufacturing