Draughting Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Draughting Supervisor
East Rand

Position Purpose
To manage and supervise the drafting department, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation. The role is responsible for team leadership, quality control, resource planning, and coordination between engineering, manufacturing, and project departments.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise the drafting team. Allocate workload and manage departmental resources. Ensure all drawings meet engineering, quality, and manufacturing requirements. Conduct final reviews and approvals of technical drawings. Establish and maintain drafting standards, procedures, and best practices. Coordinate activities between engineering, production, maintenance, and project teams. Monitor project schedules and ensure deliverables are achieved on time. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the design office. Conduct performance management, coaching, and development of team members. Support product development and engineering improvement projects. Manage document control and engineering change processes. Prepare departmental reports and provide management feedback on project progress and resource requirements. Minimum Qualifications National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field. Supervisory or management qualification advantageous. Experience 8-15 years of engineering drafting and design experience. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience. Experience within manufacturing, heavy engineering, industrial equipment, gearbox, transmission, or related industries advantageous. Technical Skills Expert-level CAD proficiency. Strong knowledge of engineering design principles and manufacturing processes. Advanced understanding of GD&T and engineering standards. Project planning and resource management. Quality management systems and document control. Key Competencies Leadership and people management. Strategic planning and decision-making. Strong organisational and coordination skills. Quality-focused mindset. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Accuracy and quality of drawings released. Achievement of project deadlines. Reduction in manufacturing and drawing-related errors. Team productivity and performance. Compliance with quality and engineering standards. Continuous improvement implementation. Customer and stakeholder satisfaction.