VJ 16366 - Design Engineer (Pumps) – East Rand

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

VJ 16366 - Design En..

Date posted:

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R45,000 – R50,000 basic per month

SUMMARY:
Design Engineer (Pumps) – East Rand

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Our client is an industrial manufacturing company.

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Junior Design Engineer to lead technical drawing and design activities within their Drawing Office. You will be responsible for the following:

Lead the design and drafting of detailed 2D and 3D pump-related drawings using Autodesk Packages
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
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
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)
Responsible for the accurate creation, maintenance, and validation of Bills of Materials used in manufacturing and procurement processes

Qualifications

Diploma/Degree Mechanical Engineering
Higher qualification in Drafting Design

Skills

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
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
Foundry knowledge on patterns
Knowledge on machine shop equipment and capabilities

Salary/Package

R45,000 – R50,000 basic per month

Benefits

Medical Aid and Provident fund after probation period

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