Design Review Engineer (GD&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&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&T application, tolerance stack-ups, datum structures, and limits & 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&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
BS 8888 drawing standards
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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