Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE026446/Chane

Date posted:

Friday, February 21, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

400 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a talented Design Engineer with a passion for innovation and high-quality solutions? Join the dream team and take on exciting design, engineering, and drafting tasks, contributing to both new product development and enhancements of current models. Work across multiple production lines, while focusing on safety, quality, and manufacturing efficiency. If you have a strong background in mechanical design engineering and are eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we would like to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
Create and compile various technical documents for manufacturing and quality control processes
Support several production lines, including manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, installation drawings, quality control drawings, checklists, technical bulletins, SOPs, and bills of materials
Design and detail new product developments and design changes through the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process
Focus on tooling design, jig design, manufacturing process design, weight and cost optimization, design for assembly, Bill of Materials (BOM), and part design
Create CAD models (2D & 3D) and perform calculations for design and specification purposes
Ensure completeness of specifications issued to production, procurement, logistics, and all relevant departments
Investigate and implement new products or technologies to improve design, quality, processes, and reduce manufacturing costs
Assist with prototype builds for new projects
Introduce design changes through the change management process
Communicate new design rollout information to departments, including feedback to the Project Manager for successful implementation
Ensure deliverables meet project deadlines
Complete critical quality checks during new part prototyping or ECR implementation
Perform ad hoc tasks as required

Skills & Experience:
BTech/B-degree (NQF Level 7) in Engineering or a related field
2-4 years in engineering/design within a manufacturing industry
Strong understanding of design for manufacturing and build sequence
Proficient in Solidworks (2015 onwards) and basic knowledge of AutoCAD/Draft-sight (2010 onwards); speed/accuracy tests to be conducted
Working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel

Minimum requirements
National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Engineering or a related field
2-4 Years in engineering/design within a manufacturing industry

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact CHANE DIPPENAAR on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTE026446.

Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies.

Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Junior Mechanical Design Engineer Ref: 3822
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Join an established construction company as a Junior mechanical design engineer in Cape Town! In this role, you will be collaborating with the team to design proprietary HVAC systems and managing the installation thereof. You will be working from site where you will manage contractors, handle site meetings and plan the installation process.
1 day ago

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 400 000 Annually
Are you a talented design engineer with a passion for innovation and high-quality solutions? Join the dream team and take on exciting design, engineering, and drafting tasks, contributing to both new product development and enhancements of current models. Work across multiple production lines, while focusing on safety, quality, and manufacturing efficiency. If you have a strong background in mecha...
1 day ago

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 355 000 Annually
We are looking for a skilled and detail-focused mechanical design engineer with excellent time management abilities to manage multiple dynamic projects. The ideal candidate excels in a collaborative team setting and enjoys tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions. If you’re passionate about turning ideas into reality and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply...
8 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Are you a mechanical design engineer with expertise in CATIA looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading company that is seeking a talented engineer to join their dynamic team.
9 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
My client is seeking a talented mechanical design engineer with strong CATIA V5 experience on behalf of our client. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects within a highly skilled engineering team. Experience with composite materials is a strong advantage.
9 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Annually
We are looking to connect with passionate and detail-driven mechanical design engineers looking to take the next step in their career. If you are a determined and innovative mechanical engineer with exceptional time management skills, a love for mechanical design and joy transforming ideas into reality, let’s get in touch today!
10 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
Our client is looking for an experienced mechanical design engineer with a strong background in the aerospace and defense industry to join their innovative team. This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technologies, designing and developing high-performance mechanical systems for mission-critical applications.
11 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer - CPT
Location: Capetown
Salary: R480k - R720k pa
My Client a market leader in the manufacturing of poultry feeding equipment, more specifically chain and auger conveyors, for the purpose of conveying materials in various applications. is looking for a mechanical design engineer
17 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 440000 Annually
An exciting opportunity for a mechanical Building Services engineer to join a dynamic multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy's Cape Town office
23 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
A leading producer and distributor of agricultural equipment in Southern Africa is seeking a dynamic and experienced mechanical design engineer to join their team in Cape Town. Bellville | Permanent | On-site
25 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Jobseekers

Recruiter

General