Draughtsman: Research And Innovation

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the above post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the Engineering teams as they complete projects.
• Designing and testing of equipment; conducting investigations and experiments.
• Developing prototypes.
• Identifying problems, developing strategies, and performing quality control.
• Producing plans and technical drawings for products and components using special software.
• Explaining how components of machinery work together.
• Engineering drawings for construction purposes.
• Maintaining project records.
• Serving as a liaison between customers and suppliers.
• Supplying information to customers and collaborators.
• Participating in design-reviews; and
• Any other duties assigned by the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (HND)/.
• A Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Experience in structural designing, various CAD software (Autodesk Recap 360, Navisworks Manage, Advance Steel and Autodesk Showcase), CNC programming and training Inventor HSM.
• Possession of a National Diploma in Engineering and a certificate in Invention, Machineshop Engineering, Fitter and Turner/ Machining is also required.
• Affiliation with an Engineering professional board will be an added advantage.
• All academic qualifications must be from a recognized/reputable institute. In addition, applicants should possess superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• The candidate will report directly to the Director of the Research & Innovation.

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How to Apply

To Apply Use Link: http://elearning.gzu.ac.zw/careers/vacancy?id=115. Applicants MUST fill in all the necessary fields on the application platform and attach the required documents.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.