Lead Drafter

About The RoleRole is responsible for all aspects of the Drafting group including CAD administration, reviewing the Drafting team’s work to ensure the drafting standards are followed, responsible for assignment of jobs to meet deadlines, create 3-D models for customers and vendors for part creation or concept evaluation, provide training and assistance to team members, and work within the Engineering Change Process. Accuracy of work and ability to verify the work of team members is critical.Essential (Major) Job FunctionsManage and assign the Drafting team’s workload.Review / check Drafting team’s drawing / models for manufacturing or fabrication use.Create models / drawings for manufacturing and/or fabrication.CAD AdministrationRequirementsCertificate, diploma in industrial design or drawing program; or equivalent experience.5+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Proficiency in Microsoft Suite ProductsExcellent CAD skills (SolidWorks/AutoDesk Suite)LeadershipTime management skillsIngenuity and attention to detailCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsFlexibility and adaptabilityNew Product Introduction / Development for bespoke goodsWork with ERP system and databasesAbout UsSteam Thermal Solutions is one of four businesses within Spirax Group, with global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos). These OpCos are organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra. We acquired Gestra five years ago and since then have operated it as its own business, and as such, we operate two brands, Spirax Sarco and Gestra.Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.