Mechanical Design Engineer

Southey Contracting; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Paarl is seeking a skilled designer experienced in machine design and CAD. The ideal candidate will have at least a diploma and 3 years experience in machines, with proficiency in both 2D and 3D CAD. Responsibilities include creating manufacturing drawings, providing technical support, and ensuring design quality. Applicants should be self-motivated and able to work both independently and in teams. This role may require national and international travel.

Qualifications

• Diploma in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in machine design.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Produce efficient machine designs considering cost efficiency and accuracy.
• Compile detailed manufacturing drawings according to standards.
• Provide technical support during the manufacturing process.
• Revise and update manufacturing drawings and manuals.

Skills

Machine design

Manufacturing

2D CAD

3D CAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Diploma

Tools

3D CAD software

2D CAD software

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Requirements and skills :

• Diploma in as minimum requirement.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in machine design and manufacturing.
• Minimum of 2 years’ CAD experience.
• Must be computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, 2D CAD
• Must be competent in 3D CAD machine design
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team.
• Must be able to travel both nationally and internationally.
• A positive attitude, self-motivated and reliable.

Key Responsibilities :

• Produces efficient designs within the framework of simplicity, feasibility, cost efficiency and accuracy.
• Compiles assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings in accordance with acknowledged manufacturing standards.
• Compiles part specifications, BOM’s, production orders and manuals.
• Implement engineering change proposals (ECP’s) on designs.
• Issues revisions and updates the manufacturing drawings, material lists and machine manuals.
• Lay-out drawing of customer manufacturing area.
• Drafting of P&ID.
• Provides technical support during manufacturing processes and for technicians on-site.