Design Engineer (Manufacturing)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• Excellent career opportunity within a manufacturing company for a Design Engineer to design & size HVAC products

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• BEng/BTech Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 2–6 years’ experience in thermal or mechanical design of industrial equipment
• Strong understanding of heat-transfer theory and mechanical design principles
• Experience with heat-exchanger design software (e.g., Unilab, Coil Designer)
• Knowledge of design codes including ASME and SANS

• Analyse process data (flow rates, temperatures, pressures, heat duties) to determine
• appropriate Compressor (Systems)/Coil/HVAC configurations.
• Use in-house or proprietary heat-transfer software to perform sizing, thermal design, and
• performance predictions.
• Conduct mechanical design checks according to relevant codes (ASME, TEMA, PED, SANS).
• Generate bill of materials for manufacturing
• Select materials of construction based on corrosion resistance and operating conditions
• Ensure all designs meet safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency criteria
• Work closely with the Sales Executive to interpret Customer enquiries and develop technical proposals
• Provide technical input and design data for quotations and tenders
• Review specifications, datasheets, and tender documents to identify risks or deviations
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and support technical meetings with Customers
• Ensure Customer requirements are clearly communicated to Production and Quality Teams
• Support the transition from sales to production by preparing design documentation
• Liaise with Manufacturing and Quality Teams during fabrication to resolve design queries
• Participate in testing, inspection, and final documentation preparation
• Support post-delivery issues such as design clarifications or performance adjustments
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of heat-transfer principles, materials, and fabrication techniques
• Suggest improvements in design methods and tools
• Participate in product standardisation and cost-reduction initiatives

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