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Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD)

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Location:
Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
Advertised By:Agency
Company Name:Executive Placements
Job Type:Full-Time
Description
What youll be doing
  • Produce detailed mechanical manufacturing drawings, including steel fabrication, piping layouts, and component-level drawings.
  • Develop accurate and clear Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Create full plant assembly drawings, including mechanical, structural, and piping integration.
  • Develop site general arrangement (GA) drawings for installation and layout planning.
  • Prepare 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor.
  • Support process and mechanical engineers with design inputs, equipment selection, and plant layout improvements.
  • Ensure all drawings comply with internal standards and project requirements.
  • Coordinate with fabrication contractors and review shop drawings.
  • Maintain drawing accuracy, revision tracking, and documentation standards.
  • Contribute to design libraries, BOM creation, and standardized drawing templates.
  • Assist in organizing design workflows, priorities, and review cycles.
  • Provide mentorship to junior drafters and designers as needed.
  • Support the Engineering Manager in establishing and maintaining best design practices.
  • Represent the design function during internal project meetings when required.

What youll need
  • Bachelors Degree (BEng/BSc) or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3 5 years mechanical design and detailing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
  • Experience producing fabrication drawings (steel structures, skids, frames, vessels, piping).
  • Strong understanding of piping systems, process design principles, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Experience with water treatment process design, modular plant design, or packaged systems (advantageous).
  • Exposure to containerized systems, modular steel fabrication, or industrial plant layout development (beneficial).
  • Understanding of equipment integration for process plants (advantageous).
  • Strong communication skills (written & verbal).
  • Valid drivers license (occasional travel required).
  • South African citizen or legally eligible to work in South Africa.


What is in it for you?
  • Competitive and negotiable salary: R40 000 R60 000 per month, based on experience.
  • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, sustainability-focused engineering environment.
  • Exposure to specialized mechanical and process design in the water treatment sector.
  • Professional growth pathway into a Design Lead position as part of the departments succession plan.
  • A dynamic, fast-paced design environment suited to engineers who enjoy technical depth and responsibility.


A Few Things to Know
  • Occasional travel to fabric
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