Tooling Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company in South Africa seeks a mechanical engineer to design and develop tooling, conduct reverse engineering, and manage tooling projects. Candidates should excel in CAD software like CATIA or SolidWorks and have experience in manufacturing processes. A higher education qualification in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred. Join a team that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

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).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling, jigs, fixtures.
• Conduct criticality assessment for jigs & fixtures.
• Perform reverse engineering of existing tooling.
• Produce high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5/V6 and/or SolidWorks.
• Conduct tolerance analyses.
• Support tooling fabrication and validation.
• Perform tooling functional trials.
• Manage tooling projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical design capability

High proficiency in CATIA

High proficiency in SolidWorks

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Reverse engineering know-how

Understanding of GD&T

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on approach

Good communication

Teamwork abilities

Education

Higher Education Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician

BEng / BTech in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

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.
• Strong mechanical design capability
• High proficiency in CATIA and/or SolidWorks
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, welding)
• Reverse engineering know-how (measurement, scan data interpretation)
• Understanding of GD&T, ISO standards, and technical drawing rules
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Shop-floor practicality and hands-on approach
• Ability to manage multiple tooling projects simultaneously
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

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)