We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering team. Positioned within a specialised engineering environment, this hands-on role is critical for producing high-quality technical documentation and supporting diverse projects from initial concept through to successful commissioning. The successful candidate will play a vital part in transforming design concepts into functional industrial plants, collaborating closely with fabrication workshops and installation teams to ensure operational excellence.
Plant Design & 3D Modelling:
Execute the detailed mechanical design of water treatment and process plants, utilising advanced 3D modelling and assembly drawing workflows.
Technical Drawing Production:
Develop and update comprehensive Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), General Arrangement (GA) drawings, and highly accurate manufacturing and fabrication layouts.
Layout & Pipework Engineering:
Design complex plant layouts and integrated pipework configurations, ensuring optimal space utilisation, structural integrity, and adherence to process requirements.
Bill of Materials (BOM) Generation:
Compile structured, audit-ready Bills of Materials (BOM) to facilitate accurate costing, material allocation, and project tracking.
Technical Procurement Support:
Partner with supply chain and procurement teams, providing precise technical inputs, engineering specifications, and component data sheets.
Workshop Liaison & Quality Assurance:
Address and resolve technical fabrication and workshop queries promptly, executing detailed site measurements and producing as-built engineering drawings.
Site Installation & Commissioning:
Provide on-site technical support to installation and commissioning teams, troubleshooting mechanical misalignments and ensuring compliance with initial design intents.
Standards Maintenance:
Develop, refine, and maintain internal mechanical design and drafting standards to preserve engineering consistency and quality across all project lifecycles.
A Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Bachelor of Technology (BTech), or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 3 to 8 years of proven experience in mechanical design and technical drafting.
Strong, verifiable drafting experience utilising AutoCAD.
Hands-on proficiency with modern 3D design software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred).
Extensive experience producing technical manufacturing, piping, and fabrication drawings.
Deep understanding of complex piping systems, industrial valves, pumps, and specialised process equipment.
Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret, develop, and modify P&IDs.
Willingness and flexibility to travel to operational sites when required.
Candidates with a solid engineering background in the following sectors are highly encouraged to apply:
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Chemical or Process Plants
Mining and Mineral Processing
Industrial Manufacturing
Food and Beverage or Pharmaceuticals
EPC / Turnkey Engineering Projects
OEM Equipment Manufacturing
AutoCAD
SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
An organised, technically strong, and collaborative engineering environment.
High-visibility projects providing exposure to the entire engineering lifecycle from fabrication through to site commissioning.
Location Type: On-site / Office-based (with occasional site travel)
Location: Muizenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent / Full-time
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