Technical Draughtsman / R&D Technician

Role Purpose:
Position requires a practical and technically minded Technical Draughtsman / R&D Technician to support the business with product drawings, tooling drawings, product improvements, and research and development projects. This is not a purely office-based draughting role.
The successful candidate must be competent in CAD and technical drawings, but also comfortable working in a factory environment, taking measurements from physical parts, assisting with prototypes, liaising with production, and helping to push technical projects forward. The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director and will play an important role in ensuring that technical drawings, product improvements, and R&D activities are carried out accurately, efficiently, and in line with company processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare accurate and detailed product drawings, tooling drawings, and manufacturing drawings.
Create and update 2D and 3D drawings for existing products, new products, tooling, fixtures, and R&D projects.
Take measurements from physical parts, samples, tools, and customer products for drawing, reverse engineering, or product improvement purposes. 
Assist with product development and product improvement projects through technical drawing, design input, measurement, and practical factory support. 
Work closely with the Managing Director on research and development projects. 
Assist with prototype manufacture, sample preparation, factory trials, and technical project follow-up where required. 
Liaise with production, tooling, quality, CNC operators, and other internal stakeholders to ensure that drawings are practical, clear, and manufacturable. 
Ensure drawings include the correct dimensions, tolerances, fits, materials, surface finish requirements, heat treatment notes, and revision details where applicable. 
Maintain an organised and structured approach to drawing control, revision control, and document management. 
Ensure drawings are completed according to company standards, specifications, and required processes.
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to clarify technical requirements and ensure correct execution. 
Follow up on technical tasks in the factory to help ensure projects move forward efficiently and do not lose momentum.