Senior Mechanical Designer

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer based in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will produce detailed 3D designs and guide junior designers, leveraging 15+ years of experience in engineering design drafting. Robust knowledge of mineral processing and proficiency in MicroStation are essential. Join a growing team dedicated to high-quality design solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years industry experience required.
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Ability to manage budget manhours and milestone deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, cost-effective, detailed 3D designs.
• Guide and mentor junior designers.
• Check design drawings as required.

Skills

Proficient in 3D MicroStation software

Ability to manage drafting team

High level of technical knowledge for mineral processing designs

Proficient computer skills with Microsoft suite

Education

Qualification in Engineering Design Drafting

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer – Cape Town

Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Designer to join their growing team in Cape Town

The role requires producing high quality, cost effective, detail 3D designs and general arrangement drawings. The designer will, in general, work under the supervision of the Principal Designer, Lead Discipline Design Engineer or the Project Lead Engineer.

Duties

• Be proficient in all aspects of 3D MicroStation software (and preferably OBD) and to use those skills within the company's defined CAD procedures.
• Be proficient in the layout and detailing of materials handling and mine plant design in their nominated discipline.
• Produce design drawings that are consistent industry standard techniques and that comply to the company's drawing office and CAD procedures.
• Guide, lead and Mentor junior to intermediate Mechanical Designers
• Be capable of producing design drawings within the project defined budget hours for the defined deliverable document.
• Sound understanding of fabrication and construction techniques.
• Check design drawings as required.

Minimum Requirements

• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Cape Town based
• Proficiency in Bentley 3D MicroStation software.
• Qualification in Engineering Design Drafting of their discipline or directly related industry experience of 15+ years.
• Ability to consistently provide designs and solutions within agreed milestone dates and to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to manage drafting team and achieve budget manhours and milestone deliverable dates.
• Demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge for mineral processing designs and technologies in various commodities.
• Demonstrate a high level of technical ability within the field of expertise and a broad understanding and knowledge base in the minerals processing engineering field.
• Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft suite of software packages.