Engineering Drawing Checker

A contract position Outside IR35 West Sussex - Ideally onsite but hybrid considered. Our client is seeking an Engineering Drawing Checker for a contract opportunity within the automotive engineering sector. The role…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering
Pay rate £32 – £37/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 September 2026

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A contract position Outside IR35

West Sussex - Ideally onsite but hybrid considered.

Our client is seeking an Engineering Drawing Checker for a contract opportunity within the automotive engineering sector. The role will provide independent verification of engine component drawings and associated technical product documentation, ensuring that design intent, manufacturing requirements, GD&T principles and applicable engineering standards are clearly and accurately communicated.

Key Responsibilities:

Independently check engineering drawings for engine components before formal approval and release.
Verify that fit, form and function requirements are appropriately documented.
Identify drawing errors, inconsistencies and omissions, recommending corrective actions where required.
Review assembly drawings, bill of materials structures and component relationships.
Assess manufacturability, assembly requirements and technical risks during drawing reviews.
Apply engineering drawing standards, GD&T requirements and manufacturing principles.
Maintain drawing review checklists and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Provide guidance to Design Engineers on drawing standards and GD&T best practice.
Support project-specific drawing requirements, engineering change management and controlled document release.

Job Requirements:

Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline, or equivalent engineering experience.
Experience as a Senior Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Engineering Drawing Checker.
Expert knowledge and practical application of GD&T, including BS 8888 and/or ISO technical product documentation and GPS standards.
Experience reviewing engineering drawings and carrying out tolerance stack analyses.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, casting, fabrication and assembly.
Knowledge of inspection methods and metrology principles.
Understanding of electrical design requirements and interfaces within automotive engineering projects.
Knowledge of engine design and engine technologies would be advantageous.
Familiarity with Windchill PLM and Creo would be beneficial.
Self-motivated, well organised and able to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
If you have strong experience in engineering drawing checking, GD&T and automotive manufacturing, apply now to take on this contract opportunity within a technically focused engineering environment

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