Design / Quality Engineering Technician

Design / Quality Engineering Technician – Killarney Gardens, Cape Town - Salary: R18 000 to R22 000 per month

Recruiter

The Legends Agency

Job Ref

Design / Quality Eng..

Date posted

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

Market-related

SUMMARY

Are you a highly organized technical professional who bridges the gap between the drawing board and the factory floor? Our client, a leading international manufacturing group specializing in high-quality plastic extrusion and component engineering, is seeking a versatile Design/Quality Engineering Technician to join their Cape Town operation.

POSITION INFO

Design / Quality Engineering Technician - Killarney Gardens, Cape Town - Salary: R18 000 to R22 000 per month (Cost to Company, depending on experience) About the Opportunity Are you a highly organized technical professional who bridges the gap between the drawing board and the factory floor? Our client, a leading international manufacturing group specializing in high-quality plastic extrusion and component engineering, is seeking a versatile Design/Quality Engineering Technician to join their Cape Town operation. This is not a pure draughtsman desk-job. It is a multi-faceted role that combines AutoCAD design , product costing/RFQs , supplier procurement , and continuous production improvement . If you thrive in an engineering workshop environment and have a keen eye for manufacturing efficiency, this is the career step for you. Key Responsibilities 1. Tooling & Specification Design (AutoCAD) Draft, modify, and manage precise AutoCAD drawings for all in-house tooling (including punch tools, crush cut dies, punch housings, and product bond test blocks). Design custom jigs to optimize second-operation manufacturing and production lines. Draft, revise, and update detailed technical product profile and specification sheets. 2. Product Costing, Estimation & Global Liaison Conduct internal RFQs for new projects to ensure accurate estimation, calculation, and costing. Calculate technical machine metrics, including material/product weights and optimal machine line speeds. Compile comprehensive engineering and data reports for the sales team to facilitate accurate commercial pricing. Liaise directly with the group's international UK engineering division regarding global tool development and cross-border costings. 3. Workshop Operations, Procurement & Maintenance Support Drive continuous improvement initiatives on the factory floor to optimize production uptime and efficiency. Compile and analyze line stoppage and machine downtime reports to present actionable insights to the Plant Manager. Coordinate directly with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure swift mechanical repairs. Source quotations from local suppliers for dies, tools, and critical engineering spares; manage procurement by raising formal purchase orders. Assist in maintaining inventory tracking for critical engineering store shelf-spares and overall maintenance planning. Candidate Requirements Experience: Proven experience working within an engineering workshop or manufacturing environment (plastic extrusion, molding, or toolmaking environments highly advantageous). Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD is essential. Ability to read and generate highly detailed technical specifications. Analytical Skills: Strong mathematical capability to calculate raw material weights, machine lines speeds, and compile financial costing reports. Procurement/Admin: Prior experience raising purchase orders, sourcing supplier quotes, and managing tool/spare inventory. Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate locally with workshop staff and globally with international technical teams. Must be proactive, highly organized, and able to report directly to senior plant management.