Design Engineer (Mechanical)
Network Recruitment • pinetown, pinetown • Posted June 29, 2026
Position Overview
The impact youll have
- Drive end-to-end tooling design, from concept through to production-ready precision
- Design multi-cavity injection moulds and complex metal press tools that optimise cycle time and manufacturability
- Lead the development of progression dies, including strip layouts and forming strategies
- Apply simulation and DFM methodologies to eliminate risk before it reaches the toolroom
- Act as the critical link between design and manufacturing, resolving real-time challenges during tool build
- Influence the full lifecycle of tooling, from T1 trials to continuous improvement and redesign
You dont just understand toolingyou anticipate behaviour, material response, and production realities. You know that a successful design is one that performs consistently under pressure, not just on screen.
- Proven experience designing both plastic inject...