Mechanical Engineer

apartmentKey Recruitment placeCape Town calendar_month2026/04/24

Well-established and growing company, involved in the maintenance and provision of equipment to the marine and oil & gas industries, seeks to employ a graduate Mechanical Engineer at their premises near Bothasig.

For the position you would be required to have:

B. Eng or B. Sc in Mechanical Engineering ESSENTIAL
3 – 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably in heavy engineering
Excellent level of English, both written and verbal.
Sound understanding of 3D CAD packages, in particular SolidWorks
Sound understanding of FEA Software, in particular SolidWorks Simulation and/or Abaqus would be advantageous.
Sound understanding of Engineering Calculations Software, in particular Mathcad, MATLAB or similar would be advantageous.
Exposure to ASME VIII, API and Class Rules (ABS & DNV) in respect of design and manufacture would be advantageous.
Sound understanding of fabrication, boiler making/welding, precision machining.

Responsibilities would include you to:

Oversee multiple projects, including your own and provide guidance.
Mentor junior mechanical engineers and technicians.
Gain a fundamental understanding of the design, operation, inspection and repair of Capital Drilling Equipment as well as all the processes and procedures,
Conduct in-house design and development, including strength calculations (from first principles) and FEA/Simulation, 3D CAD modelling and drawing using SolidWorks, manufacturing data pack generation (incl. BOM's, QCP's, Works Instructions, Manuals).
Manage design and development Projects, from inception through to delivery, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
Giving expert technical advice to Technicians as well as coaching
Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QC policies, procedures, and specifications.
Detailed reporting and inspection report reviews; regular report and feedback to Management and the Customer on the progress of project.
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions; draft new procedures as required.

Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information

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