About A leading large-format retail display company is looking for a skilled and creative Point-of-Sale Merchant Design Engineer to join their growing team in Pinetown, Durban, KZN. This role is ideal for a technically strong design professional with experience in POS display design, sheet metal manufacturing, and SolidWorks, who enjoys turning concepts into practical, production-ready retail display solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and develop innovative point-of-sale display units and retail stands Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks Design sheet metal parts, welded assemblies, machined components, and complete display systems Calculate dimensions, weight limitations, and material requirements Ensure designs are practical, durable, cost-effective, and production-friendly Select suitable materials including steel and aluminium based on functionality and manufacturing requirements Build and test POS prototypes and support product development processes Conduct quality and progress checks on the factory floor Identify operational or manufacturing challenges and redesign products where required Prepare technical drawings, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and product specifications Collaborate closely with manufacturing, procurement, quality, sales, and production teams Assist with troubleshooting and resolving production-related issues Minimum Requirements Experience Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a similar design engineering or POS display design role Technical Skills Proficient in SolidWorks Strong understanding of:Sheet metal design Welding processes Machining and fabrication Manufacturing methodologies Personal Attributes Strong problem-solving ability High attention to detail Creative and innovative mindset Positive attitude and willingness to learn Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will combine strong technical design ability with practical manufacturing knowledge and a passion for creating impactful retail display solutions. You should be comfortable working both on design concepts and alongside production teams to ensure successful execution from prototype