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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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Kindly note that if you have not received any feedback 2 weeks after your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.



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Design Engineer

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REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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)

RESPONSIBILITY
  • 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
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Design Engineer

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REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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

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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. Requirements:Minimum: National Diploma in Engineering2 - 3 Years of Design knowledge and experience within a manufacturing companyProficient in Solid WorksProficient in general computer skills (MS Office)SA Driver’s license and own vehicle Kindly note that if you have not received any feedback 2 weeks after your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Design engineer

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permanent
REQUIREMENTS: Engineering qualification: Btech (electrical engineering – heavy current) / B. SC in electrical engineering / National Diploma (electrical engineering – heavy current) e Plan 1-2 yrs experience Auto Cad 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) RESPONSIBILITIES: 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
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REQUIREMENTS: Engineering qualification: Btech (electrical engineering – heavy current) / B. SC in electrical engineering / National Diploma (electrical engineering – heavy current) e Plan 1-2 yrs experience Auto Cad 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) RESPONSIBILITY 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
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Mechanical Design Engineer

Reference: Pta -EP-5

Mechanical Design Engineer required for a well-established company in Cape Town. Possibility to emigrate to USA after 1 year.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum qualifications and experience:

  1. BEng (Mechanical Engineering)
  2. 2-10 years of working experience in design
  3. 3D CAD experience
  4. Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks Composer and NX Unigraphics would be beneficial.
  5. Willing to relocate to USA
  6. Willing to travel overseas for variable periods
  7. South African citizen.
Responsibilities:
  1. Product data management
  2. Prepare and maintain BOM and their representative 3D assemblies.
  3. Create 3D and 2D part drawings
  4. Liaise with overseas suppliers and customers on designs.

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Reference: PTA -HDJ-1

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  • Experience working in an electrical design engineering position – minimum 3 Years.
  • Automotive OEM Design Experience will be an advantage.
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  • Schematics Design in Mentor Graphics Vesys will be an advantage.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Working hours:

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Remuneration:

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To apply please send a copy of your CV and a motivational letter (as part of your CV) with three contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type:

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Responsibilities
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  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office
  • Sound understanding of fabrication, boiler making, welding and precision machining
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  • Enterprise PDM exposure
  • FEM/FEA simulation analysis
  • Engineering calculations software (Mathcad, MATLAB or similar)
Personal Attributes
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  • Excellent written communicator
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
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Employment type
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