Design Engineer - Draughtsman
About
A leading large-format retail display company is looking for a skilled and creative Point-of-Sale Merchant Design Engineer to join their growing team in Pinetown, Durban, KZN.
This role is ideal for a technically strong design professional with experience in POS display design, sheet metal manufacturing, and SolidWorks, who enjoys turning concepts into practical, production-ready retail display solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Design and develop innovative point-of-sale display units and retail stands
- Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks
- Design sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, machined components, and complete display systems
- Calculate dimensions, weight limitations, and material requirements
- Ensure designs are practical, durable, cost-effective, and production-friendly
- Select suitable materials including steel and aluminium based on functionality and manufacturing requirements
- Build and test POS prototypes and support product development processes
- Conduct quality and progress checks on the factory floor
- Identify operational or manufacturing challenges and redesign products where required
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and product specifications
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, procurement, quality, sales, and production teams
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving production-related issues
Minimum Requirements
Experience- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a similar design engineering or POS display design role
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Strong understanding of:
- Sheet metal design
- Welding processes
- Machining and fabrication
- Manufacturing methodologies
- Strong problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail
- Creative and innovative mindset
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will combine strong technical design ability with practical manufacturing knowledge and a passion for creating impactful retail display solutions. You should be comfortable working both on design concepts and alongside production teams to ensure successful execution from prototype