Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
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Not Disclosed
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Posted on:
6 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Reference: NES027106-Wes-1
Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The difference between a good product and a great one is often invisible.
Its hidden in the precision of a mould.
The efficiency of a progressive die.
The countless design decisions made long before production ever begins.
If youre the type of Tool Designer who sees beyond CAD models and drawingssomeone who understands manufacturing realities anticipates production challenges and designs tooling that performs flawlessly under pressurethen this opportunity was built for you.
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Tool Designer to lead the design development and optimisation of precision tooling across both plastic injection moulding and metal press tooling environments. This is a strategic role for a professional who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and turning concepts into production-ready solutions.
Senior Tool Designer (Dual Discipline)
Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The difference between a good product and a great one is often invisible.
Its hidden in the precision of a mould.
The efficiency of a progressive die.
The countless design decisions made long before production ever begins.
If youre the type of Tool Designer who sees beyond CAD models and drawingssomeone who understands manufacturing realities anticipates production challenges and designs tooling that performs flawlessly under pressurethen this opportunity was built for you.
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Tool Designer to lead the design development and optimisation of precision tooling across both plastic injection moulding and metal press tooling environments. This is a strategic role for a professional who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and turning concepts into production-ready solutions.
Duties & Responsibilities
What Youll Be Responsible For
- Leading the full design and development lifecycle of precision tooling projects
- Creating detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings
- Designing single and multi-cavity injection moulds
- Developing complex progression and progressive die tooling solutions
- Creating strip layouts and forming sequences for metal press applications
- Conducting Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews
- Performing tooling validation and simulation activities
- Supporting tool build processes and resolving manufacturing challenges
- Managing tool modifications revisions and engineering change control
- Collaborating closely with toolmakers engineers and production teams
- Supporting tool trials optimisation and final sign-off processes
What Were Looking For
- Minimum 5 years experience in tooling design within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment
- Proven expertise in both injection mould tooling and metal press tool design
- Strong understanding of progression and progressive die design principles
- Advanced CAD/CAM experience using Mastercam SolidWorks Autodesk Fusion or similar platforms
- Sound knowledge of CNC machining wire cutting spark erosion and conventional toolroom operations
- Excellent understanding of tool steels heat treatment processes and material behaviour
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T principles and engineering standards
- Experience incorporating standard tooling components and best-practice design methodologies
- Exceptional troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong leadership communication and project management skills
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is more than a design role.Its an opportunity to influence the entire manufacturing journeyfrom concept to production.
Youll be trusted to drive tooling innovation improve manufacturing efficiency reduce production risks and deliver solutions that directly impact quality productivity and business success.
For the right individual this role offers the chance to become a key technical leader within a growing engineering environment and build a career pathway toward Toolroom or Engineering Management.
The best designers dont just create tooling.
They create the foundations on which great manufacturing is built.
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If you have not had any response in 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.
Package & Remuneration
R 650000 - R 750000 - Annually
Required Experience:
IC
