Junior Draughtsman and Technical Writer

Job Title: Junior 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 specializes 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 drafting professional who is self-motivated, ambitious, and able to work independently with a high degree of responsibility. This is a relatively junior position for a candidate wishing to grab the opportunity to grow with and into the company over time. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting our design and manufacturing processes through precise drafting and technical writing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create detailed assembly drawings, as well as assembly instructions, based on engineers’ layouts.
• Convert hand sketches into CAD using established drafting 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 fit 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 Draughtsman or equivalent Diploma (Mechanical Design).
• N6 Multi-disciplinary Draughtsman or equivalent Diploma (Mechanical Design).
• Two to five years of experience in a design and manufacturing environment, preferably in Manufacturing, Defence, Aeronautics, Automotive, or Telecommunications industries.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Solid Works 2023 is essential.
• 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 to create 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.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience.