Mechanical Engineering Drafter Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Mechanical Engineering Drafter Do?
Mechanical engineering drafters convert mechanical engineers' designs and sketches into technical drawings detailing dimensions, fastening and assembling methods and other specifications used for example in manufacturing processes.
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Manual Draughting Techniques
Techniques used for creating detailed drawings of designs by using specialised pencils, rulers, templates and scales.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Mechanical Engineering Drafter
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialManual Draughting Techniques knowledge
Techniques used for creating detailed drawings of designs by using specialised pencils, rulers, templates and scales.
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EssentialTechnical Drawings knowledge
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
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EssentialCAD Software knowledge
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
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EssentialDesign Drawings knowledge
Understand design drawings detailing the design of products, tools, and engineering systems.
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EssentialMathematics knowledge
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove …
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EssentialMechanical Engineering knowledge
Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.
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EssentialMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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EssentialPrinciples Of Mechanical Engineering knowledge
Understand principles of mechanical engineering, physics, and materials science.
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EssentialCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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EssentialCreate Technical Plans skill
Create detailed technical plans of machinery, equipment, tools and other products.
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EssentialLiaise With Engineers skill
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
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EssentialUse CAD Software skill
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
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EssentialUse Manual Draughting Techniques skill
Use non-computerised draughting techniques to make detailed drawings of designs by hand with specialised tools such as pencils, rulers and templates.
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EssentialUse Technical Drawing Software skill
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
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Optional Skills (5 of 14 displayed)
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OptionalMaterial Mechanics knowledge
The behaviour of solid objects when subjected to stresses and strains, and the methods to calculate these stresses and strains.
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Optional3D Modelling knowledge
The process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object via specialised software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a …
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OptionalCADD Software knowledge
The computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) is the use of computer technology for design and design documentation. CAD software replaces manual drafting with an automated process.
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OptionalBlueprints knowledge
Must be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings and plans and maintain simple written records.
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OptionalPhysics knowledge
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
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OptionalAdjust Engineering Designs skill
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
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OptionalAdvise Client On Technical Possibilities skill
Recommend technical solutions, including systems, to the client within the framework of a project.
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OptionalCreate A Product's Virtual Model skill
Create a mathematical or three-dimensional computer graphic model of the product by using a CAE system or a calculator.
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OptionalDraft Design Specifications skill
List the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.
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OptionalMaintain Mechanical Equipment skill
Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect malfunction. Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Maintain and repair …
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OptionalRead Standard Blueprints skill
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
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OptionalUse CADD Software skill
Use computer-aided design and drafting software to make detailed drawings and blueprints of designs.
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OptionalCalculate Materials skill
Determine the amount and the kind of materials necessary to build certain machines or equipment.
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OptionalReview Drafts skill
Proofread and give feedback to technical drawings or drafts.
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