Overview
Mechanical / Design Engineer
Location : Montague Gardens, Cape Town
Salary : R45,000 per month
Recruiter : West Coast Personnel
Job Ref : CPT / MM
Date posted : Saturday, September 27, 2025
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical / Design Engineer with at least 5 years of experience to join our client’s 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. You’ll 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
Requirements
Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering5+ years’ mechanical / design engineering experience, ideally in food-grade or process equipmentProficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD)Knowledge of piping, pressure vessels, fluid dynamics, welding standards, and hygienic designStrong problem-solving, project management, and communication skillsExperience with stainless steel systems, CIP, pasteurisation, and field support advantageousExposure to automation / controls will be an added benefit#J-18808-Ljbffr