Cad Technician

Job title:CAD Technician
Location: Ashford, Kent + Flexible, Adaptive Working
Company: QinetiQ Target Systems
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Role Type: Full time / 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF16704
Be part of the QinetiQ journey. We are currently recruiting a CAD Technician to join QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) within the Engineering Team at our Ashford site.
QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC, specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems, including the world-leading Banshee target. QTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over 40 countries worldwide, with QTS providing a complete managed service in over 15 of these countries.
The role
As a CAD Technician, you'll provide support to the Mechanical Engineering team to update drawings and process changes.
Day to day you'll:
Provide support to the mechanical engineering team in all forms of drawings and drafting.
Perform mechanical component development and integration; use Computer-aided-Design (CAD) specifically Solidworks.
Be hands-on with mechanical development and integration assignments
Process Engineering Changes to completion as required by the business
Update legacy drawings and bring them to the current design standard
Provide support to production and purchasing where drawings and other mechanical information is required
This role is full-time, 37 hours per week, and offered on a 6month fixed term contract basis. The Mechanical Draftsperson will be based at or Ashford site with adaptive working options.
Essential experience of the CAD Technician
Proven experience of CAD (preferably Solidworks)
Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM Works)
Knowledge of design and drafting standards
Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
Experience working in a manufacturing environment and familiarisation with DFM
It would be an advantage if you have knowledge of the following areas:
Composite Products
Additive Manufacturing
Welded Structures
Sheet Metal
Machined Components
Finite Element Analysis
Aeronautical design and aerodynamics
Qualifications for the CAD Technician
A drafting and CAD design training/certification would be advantageous.
Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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Our Benefits
Adaptive and flexible working
Generous holiday allowance
Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.
Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community.
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Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
About QinetiQ
As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.
Security
Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Application Guidance
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.