Engineering Draught /Draft - Engineer/Specialist

TR, part of the Trifast plc group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

TR, part of the Trifast plc group, is seeking an Engineering Draught / Draft Engineer Specialist to convert concepts into precise manufacturing drawings and CAD models. You will ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, maintain document control, and support product development, production, and quality teams. Candidates should have a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or higher, 5+ years in drafting, and strong CAD skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical engineering as a base requirement.
• Degree in mechanical engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design accurate 2D drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Prepare detailed manufacturing drawings per standards.
• Interpret sketches, specs, and design requirements.
• Apply GD&T where applicable.
• Maintain drawing accuracy and revision control.
• Ensure drawings include materials, finishes, heat treatment, and coatings.

Skills

2D drafting

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

Documentation control

Quality standards awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Engineering Draught /Draft Engineer Specialistis responsible for preparing, revising, and maintaining accurate engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation to support product development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and customer requirements.

Working under the guidance of the Engineering Manager and senior engineers, the role converts engineering concepts, customer specifications, and technical requirements into detailed manufacturing drawings that comply with company standards, customer specifications, applicable engineering standards, and quality management system requirements.

The Engineering Draught /Draft Engineer/Specialist plays an important role in ensuring engineering documentation is accurate, properly controlled, revision-managed, and readily available to support manufacturing, product development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design Prepare accurate 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models using approved CAD software.
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings in accordance with engineering standards and company drafting practices.
• Interpret engineering sketches, customer drawings, technical specifications, standards, and design requirements.
• Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) where applicable.
• Ensure drawings contain complete manufacturing information, including materials, finishes, heat treatment, coatings, and special characteristics.
• Maintain high levels of drawing accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain engineering drawings in accordance with document control procedures.
• Manage engineering drawing revisions using approved revision control processes.
• Ensure obsolete drawings are withdrawn and superseded versions are properly released.
• Maintain engineering databases, drawing registers, and document archives.
• Ensure engineering documentation complies with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 document control requirements.
• Support engineering change documentation and revision history management.

3. Product Development Support

• Assist engineers in preparing drawings for new product development.
• Prepare prototype drawings and engineering documentation.
• Assist with engineering validation and product verification activities.
• Prepare customer submission drawings where required.
• Support engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle.

4. Manufacturing & Production Support

• Prepare production-ready drawings for manufacturing.
• Work closely with Production to ensure drawings are practical and manufacturable.
• Update drawings to reflect approved process improvements.
• Assist in resolving drawing-related production issues.
• Support tooling modifications by preparing revised engineering drawings.
• Participate in engineering discussions regarding manufacturability improvements.
• Support implementation of Engineering Change Requests (ECR).
• Prepare Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
• Ensure drawing revisions accurately reflect approved engineering changes.
• Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) where applicable.
• cable. Maintain complete traceability of engineering revisions.
• Ensure engineering documentation remains current throughout the product lifecycle.

6. Quality, Standards & Compliance

• Ensure drawings comply with customer specifications and internal engineering standards.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management requirements.
• Prepare inspection drawings to support Quality Assurance.
• Support PPAP documentation where required.
• Ensure engineering documentation supports manufacturing traceability.
• Assist during customer and certification audits relating to engineering documentation.
• Support corrective and preventive actions relating to engineering documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve drafting efficiency.
• Recommend improvements to drawing standards.
• Assist with reducing drawing errors and rework .
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Support standardisation of engineering documentation across the business.

8. Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Tool Room, Procurement, Supply Chain and Customer Service teams.
• Support cross-functional problem-solving activities
• Communicate engineering changes clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings where engineering documentation is required.

Comply with all Company Quality Management System (QMS) procedures.

Follow Document Control procedures for all engineering drawings and technical documents.

Ensure engineering records are complete, accurate, and traceable.

Support internal and external quality audits.

Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.

Maintain confidentiality of customer technical information and intellectual property.

Report quality or documentation issues promptly to the Engineering Manager.

Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Company's Quality Policy and Objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Design, Drafting Technology, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is advantageous.

Experience

5+ years

I recommend:

• 0–3 years' experience as an Engineering Draughtsman or CAD Technician.
• Fresh graduates with strong CAD skills are encouraged to apply.
• Experience within manufacturing or industrial engineering is advantageous.
• Experience in fastener manufacturing is beneficial but not essential.

Technical Knowledge

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