Job Description

Draughtsman

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd in Somerset West Cape Town

Rheinmetall /

Draughtsman

Ref.-Nr.:

ZA00606

Schedule type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent Position

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR


The

Draughtsman

will work in a high-tech new product development environment, where safety and performance critical components/products for a predominantly international defense 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 5 years related experience Preferred: Nat. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or equivalent (NQF6), and at least 3 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