Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Elchemie

Job Ref:

JHB000053/SvdM

Date posted:

Friday, July 3, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Western Cape, Eastern Suburbs
Industry: Water Treatment
Type: Permanent / Environment: Client-centric, fast-paced, professional

About the Role
Our client, a specialist water treatment solutions company based in the Eastern Suburbs of the Western Cape, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with strong mechanical design and drafting experience, ideally gained within the water treatment, process, mining, or broader industrial sectors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality engineering drawings and documentation, while supporting projects throughout the entire project lifecycle—from concept and design through to installation, commissioning, and handover.

POSITION INFO:
What you'll be doing Mechanical design of water treatment plants P&ID development and updates General Arrangement (GA) drawings Manufacturing and fabrication drawings Pipework and plant layout drawings 3D modelling and assembly drawings BOM generation Technical procurement support Assisting with fabrication and workshop queries Site measurements and as-built drawings Supporting installation and commissioning teams Developing and maintaining mechanical design standards What you'll need BEng \/ BTech \/ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) 3-8 years' experience in mechanical design Strong AutoCAD experience Experience with Inventor or SolidWorks (preferred) Experience producing manufacturing and fabrication drawings Good understanding of piping systems, valves, pumps and process equipment Ability to interpret and produce P&IDs Strong attention to detail Willingness to travel to site when required What is in it for you? Permanent position Market related remuneration Potential for growth A Few Things to Know Suitable industry backgrounds will be: Water & Wastewater Treatment Process Plants Mining Industrial Manufacturing Food & Beverage Pharmaceutical EPC \/ Turnkey Projects OEM Equipment Manufacturers We are looking for someone who is organised, technically strong, enjoys producing accurate engineering documentation, and is capable of supporting projects from initial design through fabrication and final installation. Ready to Apply? Click Apply and please complete your application in full. If you don't hear from us within 3 months, your application was not successful. However, we may contact you for other roles in the future (with your permission). Data Privacy Notice By applying, you consent to Elchemie processing your personal data for the purpose of job matching. Your data will be securely stored and shared only with trusted service providers and clients.

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