Electrical Draughtsman

SUMMARY:
Our client, a manufacturer situated in Eikenhof is looking for a Electrical Draughtsman to join their team.  You will produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and interconnect documentation using SolidWorks Electrical.

POSITION INFO:
Purpose of the role: We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Electrical Draftsman to take ownership of all electrical drafting activities within the business. This individual will act as the key interface between electrical engineering, loom manufacturing & installation teams, electrical suppliers, ensuring that all electrical documentation is accurate, manufacturable, and compliant with standards. This role reports to the Engineering Manager

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Electrical Drafting & Design Support:
Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and interconnect documentation using SolidWorks Electrical
Create complete harness documentation packages including loom drawings, connector pinouts, wire lists, labels and identification, and routing diagrams
Assist engineers with design intent translation into clear, production-friendly documentation

Collaboration with Production & Installation Teams:
Work closely with loom manufacturing teams to ensure that harnesses are manufacturable, clearly documented, and easy to replicate.
Support aircraft assembly technicians during installation by providing updated drawings, clarification, and troubleshooting visual documentation.
Implement feedback from production to continuously improve documentation and reduce errors

Supplier Integration
Interpret supplier drawings and interface control documents (ICDs) from avionics and electrical equipment manufacturers.
Convert supplier-provided material into schematics and harness drawings
Maintain accurate records of connector configurations, wire types, and system-specific installation requirements

Configuration Control & Documentation Management
Maintain all electrical documentation within the company’s PDM system
Ensure full revision control, drawing accuracy, and change management compliance
Support the creation of electrical installation manuals, assembly instructions, and service documentation.

Standards & Process Development
Establish and maintain electrical drafting standards, templates, symbols, libraries, and drawing practices
Contribute to the development of system design conventions and documentation workflows for
new models
Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production

Essential requirements:
N4/N5 or higher in drafting, electrical engineering, or related field
1–3 years of experience in electrical drafting, preferably in aerospace or automotive environments
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and 2D SolidWorks Electrical (or equivalent ECAD tools)
Understanding of wiring harness construction, connector systems, cable routing, and electrical installation practices
Familiarity with automotive or aviation electrical systems an advantage
Strong attention to detail and structured approach to documentation
Good at communicating written technical information

Preferred Skills:
Experience with electrical harness manufacturing or installation
Knowledge of automotive or aerospace wiring standards (e.g., TSO/Mil-Spec wire, crimping standards, shielding, grounding)
Ability to read and interpret 3D models for routing and installation guidance
Understanding of ERP, BOM structures, and configuration control