Lead CAD Designer

1 day ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Perfect Placement Recruitment Full time

We are seeking an experienced Lead CAD Designer to join our team at Perfect Placement Recruitment in Cape Town. This is a full-time position that requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in a draughting role, preferably within the aerospace or mechanical engineering industry.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity will involve creating and updating detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings of airframe components and assemblies, collaborating with engineers to interpret design specifications and produce accurate technical drawings, conducting quality checks on all drawings to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining organized drawing files and documentation, and assisting in design reviews.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and update detailed CAD drawings of airframe components and assemblies
  • Collaborate with engineers to interpret design specifications and produce accurate technical drawings
  • Conduct quality checks on all drawings to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain organized drawing files and documentation
  • Assist in design reviews
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need a Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or a related field, proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA, and a solid understanding of airframe systems. Strong knowledge of engineering principles, technical drawing standards, and airframe structures is also essential.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of R600,000 - R900,000 per annum, depending on experience, a market-related salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a motivated and skilled CAD Designer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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