JUNIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

Michelle Taylor Recruitment

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and drafting of detailed 2D and 3D pump-related drawings using Autodesk Packages.
  • Make informed technical decisions on design specifications and drawing revisions in collaboration with the sales, quality and production teams.
  • Approve and amend machining and fabrication drawings to meet design intent and manufacturing standards.
  • Oversee drawing office processes including revision control, transmittals, and archiving.
  • Mentor and guide the draughtsman and ensure quality standards are maintained.
  • Finalize general and sectional arrangement drawings for job files and client submissions.
  • Conduct dimensional and design compliance checks on pumps and pump components.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical queries and implement design changes.
  • Maintain a well-structured manual and digital drawing file system to ensure traceability and accessibility.
  • Support engineering change requests and ensure timely implementation into production workflows.
  • Develop and improve on existing products
  • Perform engineering calculations including but not limited to: Load analysis, material stress, fluid dynamics, Centre of gravity, bearing selection, and general design calculation.
  • Familiar with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Comply with all the design requirements according to customer specifications, industry and engineering standards.
  • Able to interpret engineering drawings, assist machine-shops and fabricators with machine-setup & interpretation of drawings
  • Responsible for the accurate creation, maintenance, and validation of Bills of Materials used in manufacturing and procurement processes
Key Skills & Qualifications
  • Degree, Diploma or higher qualification in Drafting Design or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a draughting or mechanical design role.
  • Proficient in Autodesk Packages, drawing management systems (Vault experience is advantageous), and 3D scanning.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes and engineering principles
  • Experience with ERP systems and integrating design information with production data.
  • Proven ability to interpret and revise mechanical drawings, machining specs, and complex assemblies.
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills to manage drawing office workflows.
  • High attention to detail, quality control focus, and the ability to work independently under pressure.
  • Effective communication and leadership skills with a proactive and solution-driven mindset.
  • Technical Expertise Required
  • Strong grasp of dimensional tolerances and fits of rotating parts, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, machining
  • standards, and fastener/bearing specifications.
  • Proficiency in using precision measurement tools: verniers, calipers, micrometres, etc.
  • Understanding of pump set alignment, datum referencing, and centreline accuracy.
  • Ability to identify and implement improvements in design for manufacturability and cost-efficiency.
  • Foundry knowledge on patterns
  • Ability to provide advice and make decisions on material selections based on corrosion resistance and mechanical
  • properties
  • Knowledge on machine shop equipment and capabilities

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