Draughtsman

Henred Fruehauf; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mechanical engineering sector is seeking a qualified engineer to support their design operations. The role involves creating precise drafting documents and collaborating closely with manufacturing departments to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Candidates must hold a B. Eng or B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering and must be proficient in SolidWorks and Inventor, bringing valuable experience to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Required experience in drafting programs like SolidWorks and Inventor.
• Valid driver's license with transport.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering with a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and manufacturing operations with multi-disciplinary drafting.
• Design detailed schematics to meet industry standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure accuracy in designs.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Collaboration

Statistical Analysis

Education

B. Eng or B. Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

• Supporting engineering and manufacturing operations with multi-disciplinary drafting needed for new and existing concepts and products to attain optimum reliability, safety and effectiveness.
• Designing highly detailed and accurate schematics / nesting's as per specifications and maintaining quality compliance and ensuring drafts meet industry standards.
• Collaborating with the manufacturing departments to examine and identify any drafting errors, equipment acquisition for new product testing, validations, statistical analysis of data for significance and other documented requirements for quality objectives.
• Liaising with manufacturing on new designs, from the design through to acceptance of the final product / design.
• Adhering to project timelines / deadlines and staying within the budgets by preparing bills of materials.
• Focusing on a no-waste manufacturing culture by ensuring that all drafts are designed to such an extent that no waste is generated within the manufacturing process.
• Accounting to management, creating detailed reports and summaries of ongoing and new designs and developments and the functional relationship of components.
• Attending weekly production / engineering meetings scheduled at such date and time as may be nominated by Senior Management.
• Take ownership and accountability for the proper execution of any ad-hoc projects and / or designs.

Requirements :

• B. Eng or B. Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Valid driver's license with transport
• Provable experience in the designing programs SolidWorks and Inventer