Mechanical / Design Engineer

Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT000693/MM

Date posted:

Friday, October 24, 2025

Location:

Killarney Gardens, South Africa

Salary:

R40 000.00

SUMMARY:

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on turning ideas into precision-built process systems? Join a dynamic engineering team that designs and manufactures custom equipment for some of South Africa’s leading food and beverage producers.
This is a full-cycle design role — from concept to commissioning — where your creativity, technical skill, and attention to hygienic design detail will make a visible impact on production performance and product quality.

POSITION INFO:
Job Details :

Collaborate with clients to understand process needs and translate them into efficient, hygienic system designs.
Design and model equipment such as tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, dosing systems, and CIP systems using 3D CAD (SolidWorks / Inventor).
Prepare detailed manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications.
Select suitable materials and finishes (stainless steel, food-grade) and apply sound engineering calculations.
Work closely with the fabrication and workshop teams to ensure designs are practical, accurate, and cost-effective.
Oversee installation, commissioning, and performance testing of systems.
Continuously improve designs for performance, safety, and efficiency.

Requirements:

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years’ mechanical or design engineering experience, ideally in food, beverage, or process equipment manufacturing.
Proficiency in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD).
Solid understanding of piping, pressure vessels, welding, and fluid systems.
Knowledge of hygienic design principles and stainless-steel fabrication.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
Bonus: Experience with automation, instrumentation, or control systems.

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