Johannesburg: VJ 16366 – Design Engineer (Pumps) – East Rand

Employer Description Our client is an industrial manufacturing company. Job Description Our client is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Junior Design Engineer to lead technical drawing and design activities within their Drawing Office. You will be responsible for the following: Lead the design and drafting of detailed 2D and 3D pump-related drawings using Autodesk Packages Approve and amend machining and fabrication drawings to meet design intent and manufacturing standards Oversee drawing office processes including revision control, transmittals, and archiving Mentor and guide the draughtsman and ensure quality standards are maintained Conduct dimensional and design compliance checks on pumps and pump components Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical queries and implement design changes Maintain a well-structured manual and digital drawing file system to ensure traceability and accessibility Perform engineering calculations including but not limited to: Load analysis, material stress, fluid dynamics, Centre of gravity, bearing selection, and general design calculation Familiar with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Responsible for the accurate creation, maintenance, and validation of Bills of Materials used in manufacturing and procurement processes Qualifications Diploma/Degree Mechanical Engineering Higher qualification in Drafting Design Skills Minimum 5 years experience in a draughting or mechanical design role Proficient in Autodesk Packages, drawing management systems (Vault experience is advantageous), and 3D scanning Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes and engineering principles Experience with ERP systems and integrating design information with production data Proven ability to interpret and revise mechanical drawings, machining specs, and complex assemblies Strong grasp of dimensional tolerances and fits of rotating parts, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, machining standards, and fastener/bearing specifications Proficiency in using precision measurement tools: verniers, calipers, micrometres, etc Understanding of pump set alignment, datum referencing, and centreline accuracy Foundry knowledge on patterns Knowledge on machine shop equipment and capabilities Salary/Package R45,000 R50,000 basic per month Benefits Medical Aid and Provident fund after probation period