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

Specialist Draughtsman – Harness About the Role Our 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 Join - Work on highly sophisticated engineered products at defence and aerospace-level standards - Own the complete harness design lifecycle — from concept through to release - Deep involvement in configuration-controlled, safety-critical programmes - Advanced CAD/PLM environment using Creo and Windchill - Clear progression path toward Senior Specialist, Lead Designer, or Engineering Team Lead, with exposure to major design reviews (PDR, CDR, Qualification Reviews) Key Responsibilities - Create 3D routed electrical harness assemblies using Creo Cabling/Harness - Produce manufacturing-ready 2D harness drawings, wire lists, connection tables, and BOMs - Define connector selection, backshells, shielding, splices, terminations, and routing constraints (bend radius, segregation) - Integrate harness systems within electro-mechanical assemblies - Administer configuration control through Windchill PLM, including ECR/ECN processing and full traceability - Ensure compliance with BS 8888, ISO standards, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards where applicable - Support defence-grade design reviews and certification activities - Review and approve harness documentation prior to release - Mentor junior CAD designers and drive documentation/process improvements Core Qualifications - Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline - 8–15 years' experience in electrical harness design and CAD modelling - Advanced proficiency in Creo Cabling/Harness modules - Strong experience with Windchill PDM/PLM and configuration management - Strong knowledge of BS 8888 drawing standards and ISO documentation/quality standards - Experience producing manufacturing-ready harness documentation packages - Defence, aerospace, precision engineering, or other high-reliability industry experience preferred Preferred / Additional - SolidWorks Electrical/Routing experience - GD&T expertise - Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards - Experience in secure or export-controlled environments - Experience supporting configuration audits and engineering change processes

• Specialist Draughtsman - Harness

  HALCON · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates