Mechanical Designer

National Oilwell Varco; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy equipment company in Gqeberha is looking for a Mechanical Designer. This role involves supporting project leaders with design tasks, component selection, and layout creation for innovative products. Ideal candidates possess at least 5 years of experience in design, CAD proficiency, and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes. The company offers a good work-life balance and a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Good Work-Life Balance

Dynamic Team Environment

International Collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of design experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years of CAD experience.
• Working knowledge of GD & T to detail part drawings for manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Leader in design details and component selection.
• Prepare detailed drawings and analyze design feasibility.
• Contribute to system development and adhere to procedures.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD experience

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T)

Creo (Pro-Engineer)

Windchill/PDM system

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Familiarity with API

Familiarity with ASME

Education

5+ years of design experience, preferably in oil and gas

5+ years of CAD experience

Job description

Job Description

NOV Energy Equipment is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our team based in Gqeberha. In this role you will support project leaders and engineers in component selection and layout design for innovative products and systems. This role involves preparing detailed drawings, analyzing design feasibility, and contributing to system development while ensuring adherence to company procedures and customer requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Project Leader, Senior Designer or Design Engineer in selection of the simpler components and the design details for inclusion in the project/product design.
• Layout and design specific areas as assigned per the Company procedures and standards.
• Design general arrangements or base systems based on customer needs and requirements.
• Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposal.
• Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layout with detailed drawings and schematics.
• Review work order and procedural manuals to determine critical content.
• Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production processes.
• Assist in systems development as required, such as drafting standards, parts list systems, computer programming.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5-years of design experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry
• Minimum 5-years of CAD experience.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T) to detail part drawings for manufacture.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in using SolidWorks/Inventor required
• Proficiency in using Creo (Pro-Engineer) is a plus
• Proficiency in using Windchill/PDM system is a huge plus.
• Experience with Teamcenter is a huge plus.
• Understanding of the manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with API, ASME is a huge plus.

What we offer:

• Good Work-Life Balance
• Dynamic Team Environment
• International Collaboration

If your skills and experience align with this role, we encourage you to submit your application.

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About the Team

Corporate

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

Job Info

• Job Identification 38711
• Job Category Drafting
• Posting Date 12/11/2025, 01:20 PM
• Apply Before 01/09/2026, 01:20 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Building 6 Ascot Office Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, ZA