Mechanical Design Engineer at RecruitMyMom

Job Description

• We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering team. Positioned within a specialised engineering environment, this hands-on role is critical for producing high-quality technical documentation and supporting diverse projects from initial concept through to successful commissioning. The successful candidate will play a vital part in transforming design concepts into functional industrial plants, collaborating closely with fabrication workshops and installation teams to ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plant Design & 3D Modelling: Execute the detailed mechanical design of water treatment and process plants, utilising advanced 3D modelling and assembly drawing workflows.
• Technical Drawing Production: Develop and update comprehensive Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), General Arrangement (GA) drawings, and highly accurate manufacturing and fabrication layouts.
• Layout & Pipework Engineering: Design complex plant layouts and integrated pipework configurations, ensuring optimal space utilisation, structural integrity, and adherence to process requirements.
• Bill of Materials (BOM) Generation: Compile structured, audit-ready Bills of Materials (BOM) to facilitate accurate costing, material allocation, and project tracking.
• Technical Procurement Support: Partner with supply chain and procurement teams, providing precise technical inputs, engineering specifications, and component data sheets.
• Workshop Liaison & Quality Assurance: Address and resolve technical fabrication and workshop queries promptly, executing detailed site measurements and producing as-built engineering drawings.
• Site Installation & Commissioning: Provide on-site technical support to installation and commissioning teams, troubleshooting mechanical misalignments and ensuring compliance with initial design intents.
• Standards Maintenance: Develop, refine, and maintain internal mechanical design and drafting standards to preserve engineering consistency and quality across all project lifecycles.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Bachelor of Technology (BTech), or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 to 8 years of proven experience in mechanical design and technical drafting.
• Strong, verifiable drafting experience utilising AutoCAD.
• Hands-on proficiency with modern 3D design software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Extensive experience producing technical manufacturing, piping, and fabrication drawings.
• Deep understanding of complex piping systems, industrial valves, pumps, and specialised process equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret, develop, and modify P&IDs.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to operational sites when required.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Candidates with a solid engineering background in the following sectors are highly encouraged to apply:
• Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Chemical or Process Plants
• Mining and Mineral Processing
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage or Pharmaceuticals
• EPC / Turnkey Engineering Projects
• OEM Equipment Manufacturing

Required Software Skills

• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)