Mechanical Engineer (Industrial Manufacturing
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B.Sc / B.Eng - Mechanical Engineer (Industrial Manufacturing)
Recruiter
The Recruitment Guy
Job Ref
TRG 2522 (North Coas..
Date posted
Friday, June 19, 2026
Location
richards bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Salary
Market related TCTC (Discussed at interview)
SUMMARY
An experienced (B.SC / B.ENG) MECHANICAL ENGINEER is required for permanent employment based in the North Coast KZN region.
POSITION INFO
NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE | NUWE WERK BESKIKBAAR IMISEBENZI EKHONA | UMSEBENZI OMTSHA OKHOYO | MOSEBETSI O MOCHA O FUMANEGANG from Title: B.Sc / B.Eng - Mechanical Engineer Area: North Coast KZN Industry: Manufacturing (Eng./Ind.) Ref No.: TRG 2522 Salary: Comprehensive TCTC avail/neg. Start Date: ASAP / Neg. Type: Permanent Special Instructions: Mechanical design and machine-building exposure req. AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor experience essential. Heavy fabrication, OEM, foundry, process plant or industrial equipment exp. adv. Position suited to a hands-on Mechanical Engineer wanting broad exposure to projects, design, manufacturing and client support. Long-term career opportunity with global engineering travel and interactions. An experienced ( B.SC / B.ENG) MECHANICAL ENGINEER is required for permanent employment based in the North Coast KZN region. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Produce and maintain detailed 2D and 3D engineering drawings. Generate and update Bills of Materials (BOM''''s) and engineering documentation. Support manufacturing and workshop teams with technical information and design clarification. Perform mechanical calculations, component selection and engineering reviews. Assist with equipment modifications, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives. Review drawings and specifications before manufacture. Conduct site inspections and collect field measurements where required. Liaise with customers regarding technical requirements and equipment solutions. Interface with suppliers, procurement and project teams to ensure successful execution. Assist with engineering data management and ERP system requirements. Identify and resolve technical discrepancies and material compatibility issues. Support ISO quality systems and engineering standards. Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities. Assist with project execution and equipment lifecycle support. Provide engineering support to operations and maintenance departments. Ensure compliance with company HSEQ and statutory requirements. Contribute towards innovation, product improvement and customer satisfaction. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering or B.Eng Mechanical Engineering. 3-5 years'''' experience in mechanical design and drafting. Exposure to heavy engineering, machine building, fabrication or industrial equipment environments preferred. Strong AutoCAD + Autodesk Inventor experience essential. Solid understanding of mechanical components, materials and tolerances. Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings and BOM structures. Exposure to ERP systems and SAP advantageous. Understanding of fabrication and workshop processes. Ability to interpret engineering standards and specifications. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams. Computer literate (MS Office). High attention to detail. Drivers licence advantageous. Stable career history preferred. Traceable & contactable references. Local residency or relocation required. Submit CV (Word / PDF) to , Ref # (TRG 2522). #TheRecruitmentGuy #MechanicalEngineer #Durban #NorthCoast #Balito #RichardsBay #Empangeni #Zululand #umhlathuze #EngineeringJobs #MechanicalDesign #AutoCAD #AutodeskInventor #MachineBuilding #HeavyEngineering #Manufacturing #Projects #IndustrialEquipment #OEM #CADDesigner #MechanicalEngineering APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered. Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2522) in the subject line. Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable): Tertiary and secondary qualifications Professional memberships and/or partnerships Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences Previous employment references with contactable details Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements. If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd South Africa CONNECT | LIKE | FOLLOW | SHARE | TAG Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Instagram