Polar Systems

We are looking for a Draughtsperson to join our team! Working as a sub-contract Draughtsperson/Design Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of engineering duties including designing, researching, and prototyping new products. You will have hands-on experience using CAD and CAE software like Inventor, Solid Works, plus other software. A strong attention to detail and a creative flair are necessary in order to develop and design new systems and machinery. It’s also important that you have rock-solid project management skills to meet the daily demands of the role. Report to: Design Office Manager • ‘Cradle to grave’ oversight of machining jobs/projects including quotation/estimation. • Modelling & reproducing drawings of parts/assemblies from customer sketches in AutoCAD/Inventor while applying correct tolerances and/or Geometric Tolerancing. • Measuring Supplied Parts/Samples and producing drawings, including Reverse Engineering. • Site visits for Surveying & Engineered Solutions Purposes • Liaising with customers regarding requirement and technical details. • Sourcing Engineering Technical Data (seals, bearings, bought in parts, materials etc.) • Engineering calculations (density of materials, motor requirements, sealing solutions.) • Performing DFM/feasibility assessments. • Providing 3D CAM model data to Machine Shop. • Sourcing & ordering materials for jobs. • Organising deliveries using 3rd party couriers (TFS & FEDEX) • Issuing drawings/jobs to machine shop. • Performing measuring checks on machined parts. • Data entry (logging of orders on database, work scheduler) • Some assembly and packaging. Supporting Laser/Profiling Department: • Producing DXF drawings from customer sketches and templates for use by profiling (laser/waterjet). • Reverse engineering parts from customer samples. • Producing folding drawings for press operators. • Calculating material requirements for rolled parts. • Converting drawing formats for laser department. Supporting Fabrication/Site operations: • Producing fabrication/assembly drawings. • Cutting lists for saw. • Ordering/sourcing bought in parts. • Organising deliveries using 3rd party couriers (TFS & FEDEX). • Site visits for Surveying & Engineered Solutions Purpose. Other duties: • Supporting front office/sales with “small works” projects. • Supporting operations with in polar systems. • Printing delivery notes for drivers General: • Maintain own continuing professional development, keeping up to date with the latest software's and industry developments. • Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the Company and the customers designs. • Adhere to Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy at all times. • Any other duties as required. If you're interested in applying, please send your CV and cover letter to andy.knowles@polar-systems.co.uk 📧