Mechanical Design Engineer — Agricultural Machinery (Hybrid)

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Hybrid work environment

Generous annual leave and holidays

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the conceptualization, design, and development of next-generation agricultural machinery. You will apply your mechanical engineering expertise to create robust, efficient equipment that enhances farming productivity.

The role requires strong CAD skills (Inventor, SolidWorks), a solid understanding of mechanical principles, and experience with PDM/PLM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in mechanical design, preferably in agricultural, construction, or heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Experience with engineering simulation tools (FEA) is a plus.
• Hybrid work environment and strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for agricultural machinery using CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks).
• Create detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, and assemblies for manufacturing.
• Perform stress, fatigue, and motion simulations to optimize designs.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and product teams to define requirements and feasibility.
• Select materials, bearings, gears, and components based on criteria.
• Develop prototypes and support testing and validation activities.
• Document Bills of Materials and design specs; maintain technical records.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the conceptualization, design, and development of next-generation agricultural machinery. You will apply your mechanical engineering expertise to create robust, efficient equipment that enhances farming productivity.

The role requires strong CAD skills (Inventor, SolidWorks), a solid understanding of mechanical principles, and experience with PDM/PLM systems.