Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location:
Paarl, Western Cape
Industry:
Specialized Liquid Packaging Systems &
Automation
About the Role:
Join a
globally recognized leader in liquid filling and packaging technology. As a
Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing high-speed,
specialized machinery and full turnkey line concepts from initial concept to
manufacturing-ready drawings.
Key Responsibilities:
·
Machine Design:
Produce efficient,
accurate, and cost-effective 3D CAD machine designs for liquid filling,
capping, rinsing, and conveyor systems.
·
Manufacturing Drawings:
Compile detailed
assembly and manufacturing drawings in strict accordance with industry and
workshop engineering standards.
·
Documentation & Specifications:
Generate accurate component specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs),
production orders, and technical machine manuals.
·
Change Management:
Implement Engineering
Change Proposals (ECPs) on existing designs and maintain version-controlled
revisions of drawings.
·
Factory Layouts:
Create detailed 2D/3D
layout drawings of customer manufacturing facilities to ensure optimal
packaging line integration.
·
Technical Support:
Provide hands-on
technical guidance to the workshop fabrication team during assembly and offer
remote/on-site troubleshooting support to field technicians.
Requirements:
·
Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering
(Diploma, BTech, or Degree).
·
3+ years of proven experience in 3D CAD machine
design (Packaging, Automation, or High-Speed Machinery experience is highly
advantageous).
·
Solid understanding of pneumatics, P&IDs,
and sheet metal fabrication/machining processes.
·
Strong collaborative skills to interface with
electrical engineers, project managers, and clients.
·
Valid passport and willingness to travel
occasionally for on-site commissioning support.
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