Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

Our client, a specialist water‑treatment solutions provider in the Western Cape, is looking for a hands‑on Mechanical Design Engineer. You will create high‑quality engineering drawings and support projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Mechanical design of water‑treatment plants
• Develop and update P&ID diagrams
• Produce General Arrangement (GA) drawings
• Create manufacturing and fabrication drawings
• Design pipework and plant layout drawings
• Generate 3‑D models, assembly drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Provide technical procurement support
• Assist with fabrication, workshop queries and site measurements
• Support installation and commissioning teams and maintain design standards

Required profile

• BEng/BTech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3–8 years of mechanical design experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to travel to sites when required
• Experience in water‑treatment, process, mining or industrial sectors is preferred
• Proven ability to produce accurate engineering documentation

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Inventor or SolidWorks (preferred)
• 3‑D modelling
• BOM generation
• P&ID interpretation

What we offer

• Permanent position with market‑related remuneration
• Potential for career growth within a fast‑paced, client‑centric environment
• Opportunity to work on diverse water‑treatment and industrial projects