Senior Draughtsman: PLM & CAD

The Senior Draughtsman:PLM & CAD will work in a high-tech new product development environment, where safety and performance critical components/products for a predominantly international defence market is developed and manufactured.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Applying professional knowledge for developing of 3D CAD models and drawings using Solid Edge in accordance with BS 8888 & RDM Drawings Standards.
• Producing Interface, Layout, General Assembly, Detail, Toolingand Marking and Packaging Drawings.
• All drawings shall be managed in Teamcenter PLM in accordance with the RDM Development & Configuration procedures.
• As member of a team, assist with the design of and taking responsibility for the manufacturing drawings of components/products and process tooling
• Interpreting product/technical specifications for products/subsystems/equipment as design inputs
• Preparing conceptual designs, assists in trade-off studies on alternative designs as member of a team
• Staying up to date with manufacturing methods (mechanical) & engineering materials
• Reach identified development milestones as part of a team
• Prepare technical drawing data packs
• Provide marketing and production support when required

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Minimum: Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or equivalent (NQF5) and 7 years related experience
• Preferred: Nat. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or equivalent (NQF6), and at least 5 years related experience
• Advanced subject matter skills: 3-D design package (Solid Edge preferred), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Teamcenter preferred)
• Good working knowledge of GD&T, limits and fits, manufacturing tolerances
• Good working knowledge of engineering materials and component fabrication processes
• Experience built on principles and exposure to practice in a creative technical environment
• Good problem solving and relationship skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Good interpersonal, facilitation and conflict management skills
• Good communication, planning and organizing skills
• Fundamental computer literacy: MS Office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook), online collaboration tools e.g. Webex Meetings

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events

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