Specialist Draughtsman – Harness (On-site in Abu Dhabi)

Specialist Draughtsman – HarnessAbout the RoleOur client, a leading name in the defence and aerospace sector, is seeking an experienced Specialist Draughtsman – Harness to support the design, development, and release of complex electrical harness systems within a highly regulated engineering environment. Sitting within the Drawing Office under Engineering, you'll work closely with Mechanical Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Configuration Management teams on defence-grade, safety-critical programmes.Why JoinWork on highly sophisticated engineered products at defence and aerospace-level standardsOwn the complete harness design lifecycle — from concept through to releaseDeep involvement in configuration-controlled, safety-critical programmesAdvanced CAD/PLM environment using Creo and WindchillClear progression path toward Senior Specialist, Lead Designer, or Engineering Team Lead, with exposure to major design reviews (PDR, CDR, Qualification Reviews)Key ResponsibilitiesCreate 3D routed electrical harness assemblies using Creo Cabling/HarnessProduce manufacturing-ready 2D harness drawings, wire lists, connection tables, and BOMsDefine connector selection, backshells, shielding, splices, terminations, and routing constraints (bend radius, segregation)Integrate harness systems within electro-mechanical assembliesAdminister configuration control through Windchill PLM, including ECR/ECN processing and full traceabilityEnsure compliance with BS 8888, ISO standards, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards where applicableSupport defence-grade design reviews and certification activitiesReview and approve harness documentation prior to releaseMentor junior CAD designers and drive documentation/process improvementsCore QualificationsDiploma or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline8–15 years' experience in electrical harness design and CAD modellingAdvanced proficiency in Creo Cabling/Harness modulesStrong experience with Windchill PDM/PLM and configuration managementStrong knowledge of BS 8888 drawing standards and ISO documentation/quality standardsExperience producing manufacturing-ready harness documentation packagesDefence, aerospace, precision engineering, or other high-reliability industry experience preferredPreferred / AdditionalSolidWorks Electrical/Routing experienceGD&T expertiseKnowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standardsExperience in secure or export-controlled environmentsExperience supporting configuration audits and engineering change processes