Design Review Engineer (GD and T/ BS 8888)
Location: Bolton
Term: 6 month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Competitive Salary
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering / CAD Checker (Mechanical Design Checker) to take ownership of technical accuracy, compliance, and quality assurance across all engineering drawings, 3D models, and manufacturing documentation. This is a key quality‑critical engineering role ensuring all design outputs meet BS 8888 standards, GD and T requirements, ISO 9001 compliance, and manufacturability expectations before release to production and customers. You will act as the final technical authority on engineering drawings and play a vital role in reducing errors, improving consistency, and supporting continuous improvement across the engineering function.
Key Responsibilities
* Check and approve 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, BOMs, and engineering documentation for accuracy, clarity, and compliance
* Verify GD and T application, tolerance stack‑ups, datum structures, and limits and fits
* Ensure designs are manufacturable and aligned to sheet metal fabrication constraints
* Maintain and improve engineering drawing standards (including BS 8888 alignment)
* Identify, record, and support resolution of engineering NCRs and drawing errors
* Provide constructive feedback to design engineers to improve quality and consistency
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rework and design‑related defects
* Ensure all outputs comply with ISO 9001 quality management systems
* Assist with technical input into tendering and estimating when required
About You
* You are likely to come from one of the following backgrounds:
* Senior CAD Technician / CAD Checker
* Mechanical Design Engineer (manufacturing environment)
* Engineering Quality / Design Review Engineer
* Technical Draughtsman / Drawing Office Checker
Essential Experience
* HNC/HND (with 10+ years) OR Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) with 6+ years experience
* Strong background in industrial sheet metal or steel fabrication
* Proven experience in CAD design checking or engineering drawing approval
* Advanced understanding of GD and T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
* Advanced understanding of BS 8888 drawing standards
* Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM)
* Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks / Inventor / Creo or similar)
* Strong attention to detail and ability to enforce technical standards
* Confident communicator with ability to influence design engineers
Desirable Experience
* ISO 9001 manufacturing or engineering environment
* Experience creating or maintaining drawing standards
* Exposure to tolerance stack‑up analysis tools or methodologies
* Background in regulated or safety‑critical manufacturing
Why This Role?
* Take ownership of engineering quality at a senior technical level
* Become the final authority on engineering drawing accuracy
* Direct impact on reducing manufacturing errors and NCRs
* Work closely with engineering leadership in a structured, quality‑driven environment
* Opportunity to shape standards and improve engineering output across the business
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