Draftsperson

Wiltech Acoustics — now proudly part of Rehlko (formerly Kohler Energy) — is entering an exciting phase of growth and investment. Now integrated into Rehlko’s global energy-resilience group, Wiltech continues to build on its reputation as a leading UK specialist in acoustic canopies, generator enclosures, and industrial noise-control engineering.

Based in Loughborough, our manufacturing facility handles everything in-house — from raw material processing to welding, fabrication, painting, and full assembly of bespoke acoustic units. Joining Wiltech now means becoming part of a strengthened, well-funded and expanding organisation, with new opportunities created through the Rehlko transition.

Draftsperson

Wiltech Acoustics have a vacancy for a proactive and Draftsperson to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Working to Wilmott Group and all owned companies’ procedures and using bespoke systems in accordance with all quality accreditations ISO9001/ISO45001/ISO14001.
• Adhere to all Wiltech design department standard products and procedures.
• Interact and co-operate with all members of the organisation, its suppliers and clients/customers.
• Weekly chasing of all outstanding approvals.
• Issue GA’s to Structural Engineers, manage this process directly with the Structural Engineer along with support from the Design Manager.
• Work towards deadlines set by the Design Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time to meet the needs of the business.
• Identify, manage and monitor critical path works, process materials and/or suppliers.
• Ensure all timelines are effective and all criteria are met, and any anomalies are to be controlled and reported to the Design Manager.
• Provide weekly project updates to the Design Manager.
• To attend all new/variation project handovers and accept the projects from Sales.
• Research and develop ideas for new products, technologies, components, processes and the systems used to make them.
• Provide technical support to the wider Company to ensure that all aspects of CAD design are created to fully meet the high specifications.
• Taking full ownership in ensuring the success of the project design from inception through to delivery using innovative engineering skills to ensure seamless integration.
• Manage and close out any concerns or problems that arise on projects; ensuring a suitable solution is achieved to maintain project deliverables.
• Regular shop floor visits to the manufacturing departments to support and observe project progress.
• Research concept ideas using mathematical modelling to work out whether new developments and innovations would work and be cost effective.
• Produce design ideas, based on research, into technical plans for prototypes using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-assisted engineering (CAE) software.
• Work with the Production department to revise existing drawings where improvements or efficiencies can be made.
• Control of Bill of Materials (BoM), CAD Models and Engineering Drawings.
• Control and maintain project specific documentation such as the document register.
• Undertake special projects such as research and development as required by Design Manager

Key Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software including AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and drafting standards.
• Ability to interpret technical sketches, blueprints, and schematics accurately.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Good communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prior experience in a drafting role within the construction or engineering industry is desirable but not essential.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.

For further assistance please speak to Recruitment.