Automotive Service Documentation and CAD Technician (Cape Town)

Recruiter:

SciStaff CC

Job Ref:

SCI000079/SCI

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We're looking for an Automotive Service Documentation and CAD Technician in Cape Town.

Relevant qualification; 2-5 years’ experience with 2D and 3D CAD design.

POSITION INFO:
A solution-orientated engineering company requires an Automotive Service Documentation and CAD Technician to join their dynamic Engineering team.
Key duties will include:

Service Documentation: Use Siemens NX and -Teamcenter to create and maintain service documentation of truck chassis systems such as cab, chassis and/or power train components; Assign VMRS codes to OEM truck parts on Teamcenter; communicate with customer representatives regarding technical and project requirements; interface with Design Engineering to understand the design intent of the relevant truck
CAD Drafting: Design and integration of mechanical or electro-mechanical equipment; 3D CAD design of sheet metal components, formed piping, hose routing, etc.; creating 2D manufacturing drawings that include tolerance assignment, welding symbols, GD&T; creating complex CAD assemblies of systems, layout/assembly drawings; setting up bills of materials
CAD Quality Control: Learn customer engineering standards and processes; review engineering CAD models and drawings for adherence to standards; provide feedback to engineers regarding standards; develop and execute non-design intent technical verification activities on engineers’ CAD files; provide input into the continuous improvement of CAD processes and standards; training engineering standards to new employees; recording CAD and customer standard-related knowledge and experience in a body of knowledge
Assist with planning, tracking, and reporting of drafting service activities
Supporting the EPC administrative process for foreign-based team members

Key Requirements: Relevant qualification; 2-5 years’ experience with 2D and 3D CAD design (Solid Works, Solid Edge, Siemens, Creo, Inventor); previous experience in the design and integration of automotive components and a sound knowledge of Siemens NX will be an advantage; manufacturing process exposure (Welding, Sheetmetal, Pipe bending, Harness manufacturing).

Additional Requirements: Attention to detail; excellent in task management; ability to work under pressure and handle priority changes; passionate about automotive engineering and CAD design.

*Only candidates who meet all the requirements should apply.
**Only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted.
***By sending us your CV you consent that your information may be kept in accordance with the requirements of the POPI Act.

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