Tooling Engineer — Design Jigs & Fixtures for Lean Manufacturing

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

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.