Senior Draughtsman

From its roots in 1990, Alaris Antennas has grown to become a substantial supplier of advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) antennas. For the global defence and security markets, Alaris Antennas’ mission is to deliver high quality antenna Solutions, on time, through technical and service excellence.

This position requires full-time presence at our Centurion, South Africa office.

Alaris Antennas is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Draughtsman to join our Industrialisation team. In this role, you will be central to translating engineering concepts into precise, manufacturing-ready documentation, working closely with our designers and engineers to uphold the high standards of technical accuracy and consistency that our products demand.

If you are a seasoned draughting professional with a strong command of CAD tools, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a dynamic defence-technology environment, we would like to hear from you.
Education & experience

N5 Multi-disciplinary Draughting Diploma or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Draughting

N5/N6 Mechanical Engineering qualification

5 years in a design, draughting, and manufacturing environment

Advantageous

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Key performance areas

Draughting

85%

Create thorough, detailed assembly drawings and assembly instructions from engineers’ layouts.

Convert hand-sketches into CAD using established draughting standards.

Ensure draughting style consistency between drawings as per Alaris draughting standards.

Seek clarity and advice from designers as needed to ensure design questions are answered upfront.

Standardise selected pre-existing layouts and assembly drawings.

Incorporate red lines into original drawings following the ECP process.

Assist in creating, updating, and evaluating Alaris quality plan procedures relating to engineering drawings and documentation.

Work independently with designers and engineers on various projects, producing detailed and assembly drawings for manufacturing or fabrication.

Attend design reviews and related project meetings as requested.

Coordinate draughting workload with relevant managers and project managers to support the prevailing workload.

Self-check and correct all work prior to submitting to the mechanical engineers for review.

Verify the nominal fits of all parts as they are detailed from an overall layout.

Apply industry-standard mechanical draughting techniques throughout.

Database management

15%

Plot and manage CAD files, original plots, and electronic file backups.

Translate electronic documents between various formats (DWG, DXF, STP, PDF, ZIP, etc.).

Update older drawings to current standards.

Assist in managing and maintaining standard parts libraries and CAD templates.

Ad hoc

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of projects, individuals, and the company.

Other requirements

Good knowledge of dimensioning and tolerances

Familiarity with machining and assembly processes

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organisational and planning skills

Problem-solving and analytical ability

Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities

Ability to work independently with high responsibility

Works well under pressure and meets deadlines

Good interpersonal skills and assertive nature

Logical thinker with high levels of initiative

Professional approach with a commitment to confidentiality

Willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed

People-centric with flexibility and adaptability

Location:

Full-time presence required at Centurion, South Africa office. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available.

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