Mechanical Draughtsman – 3D CAD for Armoured Vehicles

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Mechanical Draughtsman to create precise 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for armoured vehicle components. You will develop solid models, prepare layouts, fabrication drawings and maintain accurate assembly documentation.

You will ensure tolerances, materials and specs are correctly applied, adhere to company drawing standards, and collaborate with design engineers to refine parts for manufacturability and integration into complete vehicle systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical draughting and technical documentation.
• Strong ability to produce manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Proven proficiency with 3D CAD modelling and 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D CAD models for components and assemblies.
• Develop solid models of components, sub-assemblies and complete assemblies.
• Prepare detailed layout, fabrication and manufacturing drawings.
• Produce drawings for machined components, sheet metal, weldments and fabricated structures.
• Develop and maintain accurate assembly drawings, exploded views and BOMs.
• Interpret designs and translate concepts into production-ready drawings.
• Apply dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes and specs.
• Ensure drawings comply with drawing standards and document-control procedures.
• Collaborate with design engineers and senior designers to refine components.
• Support integration of mechanical components into vehicle systems.
• Assist with prototype builds, assembly and testing activities.
• Update drawings from prototype/testing feedback and maintain revisions.
• Liaise with manufacturing to resolve drawing queries and support design reviews.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

2D technical drawings

Manufacturing drawings

Education

Professional Draughting qualification / N6 Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a Mechanical Draughtsman to create precise 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for armoured vehicle components. You will develop solid models, prepare layouts, fabrication drawings and maintain accurate assembly documentation.

You will ensure tolerances, materials and specs are correctly applied, adhere to company drawing standards, and collaborate with design engineers to refine parts for manufacturability and integration into complete vehicle systems.