Tooling Engineer at Segula Technologies

Nigel, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Design, CATIA, SolidWorks, Manufacturing Processes, Reverse Engineering, GD&T, ISO Standards, Technical Drawing, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Shop-Floor Practicality, Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Engineering Services

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/ Job Description 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)

Responsibilities

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and improving production tooling, jigs, and fixtures. This role includes reverse-engineering existing tools and generating complete 3D/2D datasets for manufacturing.