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Job Title

Lead Design/Reverse Engineering Specialist - SPZA

Location: Elandsfontein

Company: Sulzer Pumps South Africa – Services Division

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: Sulzer is looking for an experienced Lead Design/Reverse Engineering Specialist, who will manage all mechanical design activities relating to retrofit engineering through the design stage, to handover, to production, observing the need to apply on time and cost-effective solutions and ensuring costs are controlled within the estimates provided. Work with and support tendering, projects, production, quality, etc. on issues within field of knowledge. As required, providing support to the wider Service network.

• Deputizes for the Head of Engineering where appropriate
• Instruct, direct, develop, motivate, supervise, and monitor the performance of all members of the allocated team
• Provision of technical advice and support to internal and external customers
• Attendance, where appropriate, at client meetings to support Sales, Tendering and Projects with technical advice or justifications
• Undertake responsibility for all design, processing and supporting activities for the assigned projects, including, where appropriate, pre-sales support
• Compile/oversee engineering retrofit design studies for each order or contract and arrange specialist support assistance when required ensuring compliance with specifications
• Create, review and approve specifications, calculations, drawings, requisitions, and bill of materials to satisfy design, manufacture, and customer requirements
• Compile/oversee the specification and ordering of factored equipment such as motors, gearboxes, lube oil systems, mechanical seals, seal systems and couplings, etc
• Co-ordinate/oversee design review process and records
• Observe the need to apply cost effective solutions and retrofits that add value to our customers
• Ensure product development ideas are passed to the appropriate channels
• Prepare monthly workload reports from the allocated team as required
• Participate in review of non-conformance reports, warranties, etc., to identify trends and act to eliminate root causes
• Perform the required administrative roles as required within the job title
• Participate and actively support company initiatives (e.g., digitization and sustainability projects)
• Ensure your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions
• Co-operate with the requirements of the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Energy management systems
• Co-operate with the company to enable it to discharge its own responsibilities effectively
• All other duties relevant to the post

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• 10 Years of relevant experience within related industry including knowledge of industry practices & standards
• Good pump product design understanding
• Materials knowledge as related to product/industry areas
• Design and drafting skills
• CAD and general computer skills
• SAP experience
• NX experience
• PLM experience
• Retrofit of complex equipment experience
• Communication skills
• Experience and product knowledge
• Negotiating skills
• Influencing and persuasion skills
• Relationship management skills
• Staff management skills
• Commercial acumen
• Customer service skills
• Time management skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to act independently
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role? Reach out to the talent acquisition team at the following email address: We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Overview

Sulzer offers you a wealth of opportunities to drive your career into the direction that you want, depending on your skills and interests. We invite you to apply if you are ready to take the next step.

Job Summary:

Sulzer is looking for an experienced Lead Design/Reverse Engineering Specialist, who will manage all mechanical design activities relating to retrofit engineering through the design stage, to handover, to production, observing the need to apply on time and cost-effective solutions and ensuring costs are controlled within the estimates provided. Work with and support tendering, projects, production, quality, etc. on issues within field of knowledge. As required, providing support to the wider Service network

In this role, you will be accountable for:

• Deputizes for the Head of Engineering where appropriate
• Instruct, direct, develop, motivate, supervise, and monitor the performance of all members of the allocated team
• Provision of technical advice and support to internal and external customers
• Attendance, where appropriate, at client meetings to support Sales, Tendering and Projects with technical advice or justifications
• Undertake responsibility for all design, processing and supporting activities for the assigned projects, including, where appropriate, pre-sales support
• Compile/oversee engineering retrofit design studies for each order or contract and arrange specialist support assistance when required ensuring compliance with specifications
• Create, review and approve specifications, calculations, drawings, requisitions, and bill of materials to satisfy design, manufacture, and customer requirements.
• Compile/oversee the specification and ordering of factored equipment such as motors, gearboxes, lube oil systems, mechanical seals, seal systems and couplings, etc
• Co-ordinate/oversee design review process and records.
• Observe the need to apply cost effective solutions and retrofits that add value to our customers.
• Ensure product development ideas are passed to the appropriate channels.
• Prepare monthly workload reports from the allocated team as required.
• Participate in review of non-conformance reports, warranties, etc., to identify trends and act to eliminate root causes
• Perform the required administrative roles as required within the job title.
• Participate and actively support company initiatives. (E.g. digitization and sustainability projects)
• Ensure your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions
• Co-operate with the requirements of the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Energy management systems
• Co-operate with the company to enable it to discharge its own responsibilities effectively
• All other duties relevant to the post

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• 10 Years of relevant experience within related industry including knowledge of industry practices & standards
• Materials knowledge as related to product/industry areas
• Design and drafting skills
• CAD and general computer skills
• SAP experience
• NX experience
• PLM experience
• Retrofit of complex equipment experience
• Experience and product knowledge
• Influencing and persuasion skills
• Relationship management skills
• Commercial acumen
• Organisational skills
• Ability to act independently.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt tochange

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to the talent acquisition team at the following email address:Hudson, Natalie We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).

Overview

Design Engineer required for a professional Civil and Electrical Engineering consulting company based in East London

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Engineer/ Technologist or Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, and management of transportation and water projects, contributing to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

• Roads and Water design and analysis
• Project management
• Data collection, analysis and reporting
• Sustainability and innovation

• National Diploma, Advance Diploma, or Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
• Specialize in Urban or transportation engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA or eligible to register

• Minimum of 7 years’ of experience in pavement design, construction monitoring or supervision

• Provide leadership and manage the design office to operational level.
• Comply with Quality procedures by ensuring an auditable trail of actions during the full life cycle of the project delivery process, all in accordance with company Quality Management Procedures.
• Conceptualize and define project scope for projects.
• Facilitate site investigations for projects.
• Liaison with relevant stakeholders, Municipalities, and other service providers.
• Prepare and evaluate alternative concept designs, prepare reports to the correct format, and prepare estimates and liaise with other professionals, both internally and externally.
• Project Management and contract administration.
• Attend site and technical meetings.
• Attend tender briefings, provide inputs into tender documentation, write method statements, assist with pricing calculations, according to the senior/lead engineer's or project manager's training and competence level, offer general help during tender processes.
• Contribute to the marketing and business development
• Comply with company procedures and processes, as well as industry norms in terms of project registration and risk analysis
• Comply with Quality procedures by ensuring an auditable trail of actions during the full life cycle of the project delivery process, all in accordance with company Quality Management Procedures.
• Comply with and embrace health and safety regulations at work and on construction sites.
• Ensure that project start-up processes are followed, and the project scoping is clear and approved and that all engineering deliverables are provided on time.
• Develop safe detail designs which are sustainable, manage the preparation of drawings and prepare tender documentation to a high standard.
• Facilitate and assist with the tender and adjudication process leading up to contractor appointment and site handover

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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SUMMARY:

Design Engineer required to design, implement, and commission jigs and fixtures.

Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Western Cape Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT /CS

Date posted:

Friday, August 15, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Design Engineer required to design, implement, and commission jigs and fixtures.

POSITION INFO:

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and commissioning jigs and fixtures to improve productivity and safety within production environments. This includes identifying suitable applications, conceptualising and designing solutions, conducting stress analysis, selecting appropriate materials, and producing manufacturing and installation drawings. Responsibilities extend to training production staff, compiling maintenance and calibration procedures, and investigating manufacturing problems to propose viable solutions.

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Requirements:

Minimum: National Diploma in Engineering

2 - 3 Years of Design knowledge and experience within a manufacturing company

Proficient in SolidWorks

Proficient in general computer skills (MS Office)

SA Driverâs license and own vehicle

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• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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The draughtsman will be working with our in-house design team and will report to the engineering manager on new product development, design changes to existing products, processing production-ready drawing packs, review and verify component requirements and bills of materials.

Duties of a Draughtsman:

1. Using computer aided design CAD, Solid Worx, Lantek, Cypcut or associated software.
2. Sense of urgency with a “Can Do Approach.”
3. Working simultaneously on multiple projects.
4. Creation and Management of BOM For Product Ranges and Changes.
5. Following engineering principles.
6. Adheres to the instruction and deadlines set by Management.
7. Producing rough sketches before moving on to 2D or 3D computer aided drafting.
8. Developing creative solutions to overcome obstacles using the required skills.
9. Reporting progress to Management.
10. Leveraging a detail-oriented mindset.
11. Utilizes sheet metal and tubular steel information modelling.
12. Accepting feedback on final designs and accepts constructive criticism.
13. Leveraging good time management and communication skills.

Must come from manufacturing, engineering or catering/hospitality or kitchen or appliances industry.

Skills:

1. Certificates in computer aided design CAD, Solid Worx, Lantek, Cypcut or associated software.
2. Qualification in mechanical drafting.
3. Sheet Metal and Appliance design Experience.
4. Product Design or a related field Experience.
5. Technically Minded.
6. Fluent in English.

Behavioural and Technical Skills / Competencies:

1. Experience in designing and working with sheet metal in an engineering environment.
2. Engineering Design and Drafting.
3. Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
4. Detail conscious. Ability to consistently produce accurate factual & detailed information.
5. Own Reliable Transport.
6. Clean Criminal Record – Applicant Shall Be Police Cleared Once Contracted.

Renumeration:

• Market Related

• CTC Includes Provident Fund and Disability Cover Policies

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Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering

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SUMMARY:

Electrical Engineering company looking for a Design Engineer to join their team.

Design Engineer

Recruiter:

FOUR POINT 0

Job Ref:

JHB /Louis

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R720,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:

Electrical Engineering company looking for a Design Engineer to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team, with a core focus on power distribution and power quality. Work alongside product and automation specialists to deliver technical solutions to the industrial and commercial sector, support ongoing R&D, and be a key contributor in the evolution of our energy portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Electrical System Design: Lead the design and specification of electrical and automation projects, with a strong emphasis on power distribution, power quality correction, and MCC assemblies. Use CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD) to produce and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and layouts.
• Project Execution & Solution Architecture: Participate in solution architecture and execution, from initial feasibility and costing to handover and troubleshooting. Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, proposal engineers, and product specialists.
• Product & Technical Support: Provide Level 3 technical support for the power product portfolio, acting as an expert resource for both customers and internal teams. Aid in technical investigations, application support, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Research & Development: Engage in the research, development, and enhancement of new and existing product solutions within the power and energy markets.
• Business Development: Support the sales team with technical input on proposals and customer engagements. Identify opportunities to drive growth in the power/energy business unit.
• Team & Stakeholder Management: Assist the Engineering Manager with team deliverables, freeing up management capacity and mentoring junior engineers as required.
  
  

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• Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience (with at least 2 years in a design engineering role), focused on power distribution and power quality. Exposure to automation systems is highly advantageous.
• Strong electrical design and CAD proficiency.
• Solid grounding in energy distribution and power quality principles.
• Understanding of automation systems and integration.
• Experience with solution architecture/execution and technical sales environments.
• Ability to speak Afrikaans.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and run projects from concept to completion.
• Comfortable engaging directly with clients, suppliers, and technical teams.
  
  
  
  

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Required Experience : • 5+ years relevant working experience.

We are seeking a hands-on mechanical design engineer to join our team. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering design, committed to quality and safety, and have expertise in design from defining the user need, through the design process up to manufacturing and commissioning of the design, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of our Air Cooling Unit (ACU) Business Unit. Join us and make a tangible impact!

The ACU business unit focuses on the roll-out of our mobile air cooling units (ACU’s) at mining clients to enable operations in remote underground hotspots. M-Tech Industrial patented this product, is the OEM, and does in field maintenance and service, and our footprint is increasing throughout the platinum and gold mines in South Africa and starting to expand abroad. We are looking for a dynamic individual to assist with the mechanical and system design engineering needs. The successful applicant will be based in Potchefstroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Report to and work alongside the ACU business unit manager.
• Apply mechanical and system design process methodically from URS to project implementation, commissioning and commercialisation.
• Designs may include but not limited to:
o Ventilation and cooling demand calculations.
o Refrigeration system design, optimisations, modifications and enhancements (change of refrigerant, change of compressor, change of duty, mechanical component and material changes, etc.)
o System integration of mobile refrigeration unit with mine infrastructure and auxiliary systems.
o Component, materials and instrumentation selection.
o Define maintenance and service requirements, measurements, checks and specifications and train technicians and mine personnel on maintenance and service requirements.
o Develop quality control procedures and checks from manufacturing to commissioning.
o Fault finding as well as failure and root cause analyses.
o Responsible for CAD manufacturing drawings and design documentation and manuals.
o Product modification and enhancement through M-Tech’s Engineering Change process (ECP).
o Need identification and new product design
• Responsible for overseeing commissioning and monitoring to optimise the solution for the customer.
• Patent and design registration where applicable.
• Develop and manage project budget.

Skills and competencies:
• Mechanical design experience where methodical design process is followed to ensure best chance for project success.
• Be just as comfortable in developing the URS, doing mechanical design, setting up manufacturing drawings in CAD all the way to implementing, testing and commissioning designs.
• Willing to work in the mining environment, specifically underground during initial site survey and design implementation and commissioning oversight.
• Team player and effective communicator
• Strong Thermodynamic knowledge
• Strong data analysis skills (must be proficient with MS Excel).
• Strong drawing capability with an interest in hardware and the physical building of equipment.
• Be hands-on and Practical
• Attention to detail

Desired Experience & Qualification
• Qualification – B.Eng Mechanical
• 5+ years relevant working experience.
• Knowledge on Mine health and safety.
• Managerial Experience
• Design, Manufacturing and Draughting experience.
• Refrigeration Experience will be beneficial.
• Previous experience in a mining environment will be beneficial

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Salary: R 60 000 - R 70 000 CTC
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• 3D Design
• Mechanical Engineering BSc (Engineering) or Diploma
• Sheet Metal Experience
• Project Management
• Catering Equipment Designing or Similar

R 60 000 - R 70 000 CTC

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• Engineering qualification: Btech (electrical engineering heavy current) / B.SC in electrical engineering / National Diploma (electrical engineering heavy current)
• ePlan 1-2 yrs experience
• AutoCad Electrical 1-2 yrs experience
• EC&I industry knowledge / experience
• Electrical Panel Building experience 1 yr (advantageous)
• Intermediate Excel proficiency
• Basic Project Management skills (advantageous)

• Designing motor control centres (MCC's)
• Generate QC documentation as per design
• Generate parts list as per design
• Generate IO list / cable schedule as per design
• Liaise with panel building team / Workshop manager
• Liaise with suppliers and clients
• Re-issue designs as per workshop / site installation redlines