Drawing Office Manager

• Matric
• Professional Certificate in Mechanical Draughting
• Additional management, engineering, or project management qualifications will be advantageous

• Minimum 810 years' experience in a mechanical draughting environment within the heavy industrial, mining equipment, or manufacturing industry
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within a drawing office
• Strong mechanical engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing knowledge
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk software, including Vault, Inventor, and AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
• Proven experience managing drawing office workflows, document control systems, and revision processes
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, industry standards, and quality requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Sound knowledge of measuring equipment and reverse engineering methodologies
• Thorough understanding of tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), machining symbols, welding symbols, and assembly modelling
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously

Duties

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the Drawing Office team to ensure high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Allocate resources and manage workloads to meet project deadlines and business objectives.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve drawing office procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, engineering specifications, and quality requirements.
• Manage drawing revisions, document control processes, and engineering data within Autodesk Vault.

• Oversee the reverse engineering of existing components to achieve accurate models for interference checking, maintenance, and manufacturing purposes.
• Review and approve models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings produced by the draughting team.
• Ensure existing components are accurately modelled from measurements and that new components are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing assemblies.
• Verify that assemblies are correctly modelled and tested for fit, function, and interference.
• Ensure modifications and new designs are detailed comprehensively for manufacturing and fabrication.

• Conduct drawing reviews and audits to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Implement quality control measures to minimise drawing errors and rework.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, procurement, and project teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the drawing office to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Maintain and develop drawing standards, templates, and engineering documentation systems.