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An established, growing engineering company specialising in capital drilling equipment is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Durbanville Hills, Cape Town. About the Role This is a hands-on engineering role for an enthusiastic, efficient, and committed individual with a strong foundation in engineering theory, design, project management, and manufacturing. You'll work closely with customers, suppliers, field service engineers, technicians, management, and consultants — providing expert guidance while operating independently and supervising other team members. Key Responsibilities Oversee multiple projects, including your own, and provide guidance Mentor junior mechanical engineers and technicians Build a fundamental understanding of the design, operation, inspection and repair of capital drilling equipment and associated company processes and procedures Conduct in-house design and development (primary function), including strength calculations from first principles, FEA/simulation, 3D CAD modelling and drawing using SolidWorks, and manufacturing data pack generation (BOMs, QCPs, work instructions, manuals) Manage design and development projects from inception through to delivery (secondary function), ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures Provide expert technical advice to technicians and coach new technicians Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, QC policies, procedures and specifications Prepare detailed reports and review inspection reports; provide regular feedback to management and customers on project progress Review engineering deliverables, initiate corrective actions, and draft new procedures as required Ensure safe work practices are adhered to at all times Skills Required Advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite (especially Word, Excel, Teams) Excellent written communication skills (email, technical report writing, WhatsApp, etc.) Excellent level of English, both written and verbal Sound understanding of 3D CAD packages, particularly SolidWorks (advantageous) Sound understanding of FEA software, particularly SolidWorks Simulation and/or Abaqus (advantageous) Sound understanding of engineering calculation software such as Mathcad, MATLAB or similar (advantageous) Exposure to ASME VIII, API and Class Rules (ABS & DNV) for design and manufacture (advantageous) Sound understanding of fabrication, boilermaking/welding, and precision machining Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills Qualifications & Experience Bachelor of Science (BSc Eng) or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering (minimum requirement) 3–6 years' experience in a relatable engineering environment Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Desired Skills: Mechanical Engineer 3D CAD Relatable Engineering
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