Tooling Engineer

Nigel, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Company Description



At SEGULA Technologies you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shaping the future within an engineering company which is at the heart of innovation. From 3D printing, augmented reality, connected vehicle to the factory of the future - new technologies are part of our 15,000 ingenious collaborators' day-to-day life.

Company profile : https://www.segulatechnologies.com/en/

Objectives of the function:



To design, develop, validate, and improve production tooling, jigs, and fixtures through robust engineering methods, ensuring manufacturing performance, ergonomics, safety, and cost efficiency. To reverse-engineer existing tools where documentation is missing or incomplete, and generate complete 3D/2D datasets for manufacturing.


Mission & Task :


Design and develop tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, lifting devices, and assembly aids. Conduct criticality assessment for jigs & fixtures. Perform

reverse engineering

of existing tooling: measurements, 3D scanning interpretation, redesign, and documentation. Produce high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings using

CATIA V5/V6 and/or SolidWorks

. Conduct tolerance analyses, GD&T application, and functional studies. Support tooling fabrication, commissioning, and shop-floor validation. Perform tooling functional trials and capability checks. Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective and preventive actions. Manage tooling projects (planning, cost, supplier interface). Ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic requirements. Participate in continuous improvement projects (Lean, Kaizen, SMED). Prepare technical documentation, BOMs, routing sheets, and validation reports. Strong mechanical design capability High proficiency in CATIA and/or SolidWorks Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, welding) Reverse engineering know-how (measurement, scan data interpretation) Understanding of GD&T, ISO standards, and technical drawing rules Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Shop-floor practicality and hands-on approach Ability to manage multiple tooling projects simultaneously Good communication and teamwork abilities


Qualifications

2/3 years Higher Education Diploma



Mechanical Engineering Technician (Advantageous)

4/5 years Higher Education Diploma



* BEng / BTech in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (Preferred)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1601256
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Nigel, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned