Pretoria: Draughtsman posted by Mecad Systems

• Design
  • Execution of design tasks within the parameters and interfaces set by the Chief Designer or Senior Design Engineer
  • Prepare Solid Models of components; sub-assemblies and assemblies, using the business file structure guidelines and number protocol
  • Sit with the mechanical/electrical designers to ensure cable routings and integration is possible
• Draughting
  • Prepare detail layout and manufacturing drawings of components and assemblies
  • Responsible for the technical integrity of the design drawings
• Test and Evaluation
  • Assist during the building and testing of prototypes, ensuring that closed loop feedback can take place during the design process
• Project Management
  • Ensure that projects are executed according to the time and budget targets, set by the Design team leader
• Support
  • Communicate with manufacturing, to ensure the flow of technical information during prototyping and production are up to acceptable standards
  • Assist ILS with repair, maintenance and other information required
  • Production support, capturing of red-line drawings during the building and prototype phase
• Technology
  • Keep up to date with new trends in the automotive and military field, by reading technical papers and documents, as supplied

Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the military vehicle environment would be greatly advantageous.
• 2 – 6 years drafting experience in an Automotive field
• Minimum of professional drafting credentials or equivalent certification
• Other relevant certificates will be advantageous

Software Capability:

• OnShape or Solidworks preferred or relevant CAD package.
• Siemens Teamcentre 11 or relevant PDM system
• Microsoft Office.

Other Requirements:

• A team player who is willing to assist the team on various aspects of the project, if required.
• Innovative thinker.
• Ability to rapidly adapt to a changing environment and requirements.
• Passionate, self-driven individual.