Draughtsman and Technical Writer

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Draughtsman and Technical Writer
Location: Centurion, On-Site
Reporting to: Configuration Manager
Salary: Market related remuneration is based on a Total Cost to Company (TCTC) structure, including a performance bonus.
 
Job Purpose:
Our client specialises in supplying innovative, customized antennas and related hi-tech RF product solutions to global RF system integrators. They are seeking a dynamic, driven, and hardworking Draughting Professional who is self-motivated, ambitious, and able to work independently with a high degree of responsibility. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting our design and manufacturing processes through precise draughting and technical writing.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Create detailed and assembly drawings, as well as assembly instructions, based on engineers’ layouts.
• Convert hand sketches into CAD using established draughting standards.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure clarity and address design questions upfront.
• Write high-quality assembly instructions from engineering notes for production use.
• Standardize selected pre-existing layouts and assembly drawings.
• Incorporate redlines into original drawings following the Engineering Change Process (ECP).
• Work independently on various projects with designers and engineers, producing detailed and assembly drawings for manufacturing or fabrication.
• Attend design reviews and related project meetings as required.
• Self-check and correct all work before submitting it to mechanical engineers for review.
• Verify the nominal fits of all parts detailed from an overall layout.
• Manage CAD files, original plots, and electronic file backups.
• Translate electronic documents between various formats (DWG, DXF, STP, PDF, ZIP, etc.).
• Update older drawings and perform Engineering Change Management of recorded issues.

• N5 Multi-disciplinary Draughting or equivalent Diploma (Mechanical Design).

• N6 Multi-disciplinary Draughting or equivalent Diploma (Mechanical Design).

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a design and manufacturing environment, preferably in Manufacturing, Defense, Aeronautics, Automotive, or Telecommunications industries.

• Proficient in MS Office and Solid Works 2023.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (ERP) is advantageous.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong technical writing skills for creating instructions applicable to all levels of personnel.
• Exposure to Configuration Management and Product Data Management (PDM).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on quality improvement.
• Proactive, diligent, and able to enforce standards and processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and occasionally work overtime.

• Must be able to work 100% on-site.