To undertake automated draughting development activities (3D modelling and 2D drawing production) relating to Howden products, primarily centrifugal fans.
To give required automated draughting support to sales/proposals, operations and after-sales areas of the business and to actively support an ongoing continuous improvement and safety culture.
Conversion of NX 3D models to inventor 3D models with expert guidance to support global team in France.
What needs to be done
Develop models and drawings for an automated design drawing system for innovative technical solutions within agreed timeframes that adhere to Howden standards and can be used to accelerate customer projects.
Manage links with Howden selection software to populate automated design parameters.
Communicate with design engineers and manufacturing to ensure all aspects of design and manufacture are addressed and automated.
Provide automated draughting support to design engineers and other project team functional disciplines to ensure maximum uptake of the automated drawing system.
Communicate any identified technical issues to appropriate project manager/engineering software developer and offer practical solutions where available.
Plan and organize workload in conjunction with project management to ensure timely availability of automated drawings releases/functionality.
Evaluate elements of sub-vendor design drawings/data to assist 3rd party component parameterisation.
Support enabled value targets by optimising efficiencies through reduction of costs and improvement of quality and delivery of project drawings.
Ensure adherence to company environmental, health and safety standards in compliance with company policies to ensure a safe working environment and the minimisation of environmental impact.
What do you need to bring Essential Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours
Minimum Education: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering discipline or suitable experience backed up by an appropriate engineering qualification.
Sound understanding of engineering drawings and principles
Proven experience in 3D-Modeling using AutoDesk Inventor & NX CAD
Experience in parameterisation
Experience in using Inventor iLogic
Experience in basic coding (VB.net)
Experience in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data storage & manipulation, macros, etc.)
Experience of fabricated / welded structures.
Good communication, presentation and reporting skills
Good problem-solving ability and possess a creative approach for new ideas
Good team-working skills and ethic
The ability to prioritise and plan effectively
The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Commercial awareness
Desirable Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours
A high level of computer literacy, particularly 3-D computer-aided design tools
Proven experience in 2D Drawing creation using AutoDesk AutoCAD
Good draughting skills to produce arrangement and detail drawings covering various aspects of Howden products.
Good detail draughting skill relating to general fabrications and miscellaneous steelwork such as platforms , ladders etc.
Practical experience or knowledge of welding and fabrication practices
Knowledge of general mechanical components and piping systems.
Familiarity with Quality, HSE, and Environmental Management Systems
An experienced CAD Developer should have the ability to know when to challenge and instigate change to existing procedures and guidelines ensuring they are in a constant state of examination.
Judgement and decisions
Ensure that Technical integrity is maintained throughout design process while adopting a 'How can we get it done' approach to ensure as far as practically possible assigned work is carried out in compliance with agreed budgets and schedules.
