Jobs
>
Cape Town

    Design Engineer - Cape Town, South Africa - The Talent Room

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description

    Our client in Ottery, Cape Town is looking to employ a motivated and experienced Design Engineer.

    Following entry criteria:

    • In possession of a tertiary engineering degree/Diploma (Mechanical, Draughtsman and Mechatronics).
    • 3+ years' experience in a technical design role preferably in the plastics manufacturing industry.
    • Proficient in CAD (Computer-Aided Design) with 5+ years experience.
    • Understand the fabrication processors to rapidly turn concepts into ready-to-manufacture designs.
    • Possess a strong understanding of engineering principles.
    • Strong attention to detail to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and adhere to specification and drafting standards.
    • Strong problem-solving and solution-generation skills.
    • Strong organising & planning skills.
    • Demonstrates high levels of accountability and adaptability in managing projects.
    • Demonstrates sound judgement and balanced decision-making.
    • Strong drive to deliver work of an exceptional standard despite time pressure and constraints.
    • Strong ethical framework and integrity.
    • High levels of self-motivation.
    • Has a strong technical background with In-depth knowledge to focus on technical accuracy and execution that can translate design concepts into precise technical drawings and documentation.
    • Has excellent written and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure project success.

    Key Deliverables for the role

    Execution and refinement of mechanical designs:

    • Use creativity, innovation, and design thinking to develop concepts and refine them based on functionality, user needs, and manufacturability.
    • Contribute by providing feedback on feasibility, constructability, and potential challenges based on their technical expertise.

    Manufacturing drawings:

    • Create detailed and accurate manufacturing drawings using CAD software, ensuring they precisely communicate dimensions, specifications, tolerances, and assembly instructions for fabricators.

    Engagement with fabricators:

    • Directly collaborate with the team to discuss feasibility, material options, and potential challenges.
    • Asks clarifying questions, identifies potential issues, and proposes solutions to ensure designs are constructible.
    • Answer questions, clarify details, and address any concerns about the drawings.

    Verification of parts:

    • Verify parts against the manufacturing drawings and specifications, ensuring they meet required dimensions, tolerances, and quality standards.
    • Review fabricated parts for adherence to the drawings, especially if complex tolerances or critical dimensions are involved.

  • First Degree Recruitment

    Design Engineer

    5 hours ago


    First Degree Recruitment Cape Town, South Africa Full time

    Our Client is looking for a Experience Design Engineer · Minimum requirements · Engineer · 5-10 years experience · Fully proficient in Helioscope, AutoCAD and MS Project · Solar experience · Liaise with the sales team to assess project opportunities , design and develop systems ...

  • RPO Recruitment

    Design Engineer

    1 day ago


    RPO Recruitment Cape Town, South Africa Full time

    RPO Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Engineer to join our client's team based in Cape Town. As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and developing civil engineering designs for various projects, including roadways, water and sewage l ...


  • RPO Recruitment Cape Town, South Africa Full time

    At RPO Recruitment, we are seeking a skilled Civil Design Engineer to join our client's team in the dynamic and fast-growing consulting industry. As a Civil Design Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and developing civil engineering designs for various projects, includ ...


  • SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Cape Town, South Africa Full time

    MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER · SA STEELWORKS - AIRPORT INDUSTRIA - CAPE TOWN · SA Steelworks requires a committed and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will provide support to the Engineering department. · Job Description: · The suc ...


  • The Key Recruitment Group Cape Town, South Africa Full time

    Mechanical Design Engineer – Paarl · Leader in supplier of liquid filling solutions has an opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Professional Team in Paarl/Boland · For the position you would be required to have: · Diploma in Mechanical Engineering as minim ...


  • Hire Resolve Cape Town, South Africa Full time

    Hire Resolve's client, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering services company with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic and highly skilled team in the beautiful and vibrant city ...


  • Lotus HR & Recruitment Cape Town, South Africa Full time

    Our client, a well-established and progressive machinery and equipment design and fabrication company, specifically focused on the FMCG/Packaging sector, seeks to employ a qualified and experienced BSc or BEng Design Engineer to join their R&D design team in Cape Town. · Please n ...


  • Tower Group Cape Town, South Africa Full time

    An emerging Independent Solar Power Producer (IPP) focusing on growth and scalable markets like South Africa and having presence in Canada and South Africa is in search of a Solar PV Design and Engineer . The organization relies on its track record, team's successful past experie ...


  • Lotus HR & Recruitment Cape Town, South Africa Full time

    Our client, a national construction company, specialising in medium to large scale projects, seeks to employ a BSc or BEng Electrical Engineer, with a background in HV design, installation and maintenance projects, for their operation in Cape Town. · This role is geared toward ca ...


  • Foxolution Systems Engineering (Pty) Ltd Cape Town, South Africa

    **DESIGN DRAUGHTSMAN - ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY** · A design draughtsman at Foxolution, plays a pivotal role in the Engineering design process by preparing designs for specific projects. A draughtsman will often be tasked with refining the design made by Engineers by digitizing the ...


  • PBT Group Cape Town, South Africa

    PBT Group has a vacancy open for Head of Software Engineering. The Head of Software Engineering is responsible for the development of high-quality designs and solutions and the integration of these at the Enterprise level. · You will be responsible for managing cross-functional a ...


  • De Beers Group of Companies Cape Town, South Africa

    **Company Description · - ABOUT THE DE BEERS GROUP OF COMPANIES**: · **ABOUT DE BEERS MARINE**: · De Beers Marine (DBM) is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is part of the De Beers group. Activities managed include Marine exploration, geophysical surveys, sampling, mining, shi ...


  • De Beers Group of Companies Cape Town, South Africa

    **Company Description · - ABOUT THE DE BEERS GROUP OF COMPANIES**: · **ABOUT DE BEERS MARINE**: · De Beers Marine (DBM) is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is part of the De Beers group. Activities managed include Marine exploration, geophysical surveys, sampling, mining, shi ...


  • De Beers Group of Companies Cape Town, South Africa

    **Company Description · - ABOUT THE DE BEERS GROUP OF COMPANIES**: · **ABOUT DE BEERS MARINE**: · De Beers Marine (DBM) is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is part of the De Beers group. Activities managed include Marine exploration, geophysical surveys, sampling, mining, shi ...

  • Initiate International

    Functional Planner

    1 day ago


    Initiate International Cape Town, South Africa

    We have an exciting **job** opportunity for a **Functional Planner** to join an internationally leading company in the field of Health Care at their offices in **Cape Town**. You will design responsibility for all design trades and design activities in the pre-project phase. If y ...

  • Lycopodium

    Process Manager

    1 day ago


    Lycopodium Cape Town, South Africa

    International EPCM Company · - Leverage your leadership level experience in plant based Process Engineering · - Help enable our organic business growth · Due to growth ADP Marine and Modular (a wholly owned subsidiary of Lycopodium) are searching for a **Process** **Manager **to ...

  • Initiate international

    Functional Planner

    1 day ago


    Initiate international Cape Town, South Africa

    We have an exciting **job** opportunity for a **Functional Planner** to join an internationally leading company in the field of Health Care at their offices in **Cape Town**. You will design responsibility for all design trades and design activities in the pre-project phase. If y ...


  • SFG Engineering Services Cape Town, South Africa

    **Job requirements**: · - Relevant Draughting Qualification · - Three to six years' experience in a relatable engineering environment (eg. design and manufacturing) · - Sound understanding of 3D CAD packages, in particular SolidWorks · - Excellent level of English, both written a ...


  • Scatec Cape Town, South Africa

    Overview: · Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar power plants and we conti ...

  • Initiate international

    Functional Planner

    1 day ago


    Initiate international Cape Town, South Africa

    We have an exciting **job** opportunity for a **Functional Planner** to join an internationally leading company in the field of Health Care at their offices in **Cape Town**. You will design responsibility for all design trades and design activities in the pre-project phase. If y ...