Tooling Engineer

Segula Technologies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company in Gauteng is looking for a skilled tooling designer to develop production tooling and fixtures. This role requires expertise in CATIA or SolidWorks and a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering. The candidate will be involved in reverse engineering existing tools and must have a strong understanding of quality standards and continuous improvement practices. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2/3 years Higher Education Diploma required.
• 4/5 years Higher Education Diploma preferred.
• Experience in tooling design and development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling, jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids.
• Conduct reverse engineering of existing tooling.
• Produce high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings.

Skills

3D modeling

Reverse engineering

Tolerance analysis

GD&T application

Education

BEng / BTech in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

SolidWorks

Job description

Company Description

At SEGULA Technologies you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shaping the future within an engineering company which is at the heart of innovation. From 3D printing, augmented reality, connected vehicle to the factory of the future – new technologies are part of our 15,000 ingenious collaborators’ day-to-day life. Company profile :https://www.segulatechnologies.com/en/

Job Description

Objectives of the function

• To design, develop, validate, and improve production tooling, jigs, and fixtures through robust engineering methods, ensuring manufacturing performance, ergonomics, safety, and cost efficiency.
• To reverse-engineer existing tools where documentation is missing or incomplete, and generate complete 3D/2D datasets for manufacturing.

Mission & Task

• Design and develop tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, and assembly aids.
• Conduct criticality assessment for jigs & fixtures.
• Perform reverse engineering of existing tooling: measurements, 3D scanning interpretation, redesign, and documentation.
• Produce high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5/V6 and/or SolidWorks.
• Conduct tolerance analyses, GD&T application, and functional studies.
• Support tooling fabrication, commissioning, and shop-floor validation.
• Perform tooling functional trials and capability checks.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage tooling projects (planning, cost, supplier interface).
• Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects (Lean, Kaizen, SMED).
• Prepare technical documentation, BOMs, routing sheets, and validation reports.

Qualifications

2/3 years Higher Education Diploma

• Mechanical Engineering Technician (Advantageous)

4/5 years Higher Education Diploma

• BEng / BTech in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (Preferred)