Mechanical / Design Engineer
West Coast Personnel Cape Town R 45/month
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical / Design Engineer with at least 5 years experience to join my clients team. The role involves designing and developing hygienic process equipment for the food & beverage industry, including tanks, pumps, piping, heat exchangers, dosing and CIP systems.
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical / Design Engineer with at least 5 years experience to join my clients team. The role involves designing and developing hygienic process equipment for the food & beverage industry, including tanks, pumps, piping, heat exchangers, dosing and CIP systems.
Youll be involved from concept through to commissioning, ensuring high‐quality, efficient and compliant solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Meet with clients to discuss their requirements
- Create 3D models, engineering drawings and technical specifications for process equipment.
- Select materials (stainless steel, hygienic finishes) and perform engineering calculations.
- Work with procurement, fabricators and workshop teams to resolve design and manufacturing challenges.
- Support quality control, commissioning, installation and maintenance.
- Maintain accurate documentation (drawings, BOMs, revisions).
- Recommend improvements for cost, efficiency and reliability.
- Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5+ years mechanical/design engineering experience, ideally in food‐grade or process equipment.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD).
- Knowledge of piping, pressure vessels, fluid dynamics, welding standards and hygienic design.
- Strong problem‐solving, project management and communication skills.
- Experience with stainless steel systems, CIP, pasteurisation and field support is advantageous.
- Exposure to automation/controls will be an added benefit.
Application Proccess:
E&D RecruitersSomerset West, 41 km from Cape Town
Mechanical Design Engineer
Somerset West
Requirements:
• BEng or masters degree in Mechanical, marine, or related engineering fields.
• Experience or strong interest in mechanical product development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX preferred...
Communicate RecruitmentCape Town
nationally and internationally
• Must be positive, self-motivated, and dependable
Qualification:
• A minimum of a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is required
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit...
Communicate RecruitmentCape Town
Qualification: B.Eng or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.
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