MS 16517 - Junior Design Engineer

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MS 16517 - Junior De..

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R47 000 – R50 000 Basic pm

SUMMARY:
Junior Design Engineer

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Our client is a well-established engineering firm specializing in the design and manufacture of pump systems. They are currently seeking a Junior Design Engineer to support their Drawing Office. The company places a strong emphasis on technical precision, adherence to engineering standards, and collaborative problem-solving. With a commitment to continuous product improvement and quality control, they offer a dynamic environment for professionals looking to advance their career in mechanical design.

Job Description

You will:

Be responsible for the Design and drafting of 2D/3D pump-related drawings using Autodesk.
Make technical decisions and collaborate with sales, quality, and production teams.
Approve and amend machining/fabrication drawings.
Oversee drawing office processes: revision control, archiving, transmittals.
Mentor draughtsmen and maintain quality standards.
Finalize general and sectional arrangement drawings.
Check dimensional and design compliance of pumps and components.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams for technical queries and changes.
Maintain manual and digital drawing systems.
Support and implement engineering change requests.
Develop and improve existing products.
Perform engineering calculations: load, stress, fluid dynamics, centre of gravity, bearing selection, etc.
Use FEA and CFD.
Ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
Interpret drawings and assist machine shops with setups.
Manage and validate Bills of Materials.

Qualifications

Degree, Diploma, or higher qualification in Drafting Design or Mechanical Engineering.

Skills

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Autodesk Packages and Vault (advantageous).
Experience with 3D scanning, ERP systems.
Strong knowledge of mechanical manufacturing, machining standards, fasteners, tolerancing, etc.
Experience with FEA and CFD.
Able to perform detailed engineering calculations.
Use of precision measurement tools (verniers, micrometres, etc.).
Knowledge of foundry patterns and material selection.
Understanding of machine shop capabilities and alignment principles.

Soft Skills:

Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
High attention to detail and quality control.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Not explicitly mentioned.

MS 16517 - Junior Design Engineer

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