Mechanical Design Engineer - Industrial Equipment

Placements24; Newlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Diverse project exposure

Stable work environment

Skill development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a Queenstown facility to design robust industrial equipment, translating customer needs into reliable, cost-effective solutions. This hands-on role emphasizes from concept to production and requires strong CAD and analysis skills.

You will collaborate with manufacturing teams, build prototypes, perform stress and thermal analyses, and support sales and service with technical insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3-5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Inventor) and basic FEA.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new industrial equipment from concept to production.
• Create 3D models, drawings, and BOMs using CAD software.
• Perform stress, strain, and thermal analyses to ensure design integrity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly teams for DFM and DFA.
• Build and test prototypes, documenting results and iterating designs.
• Provide technical support to sales and service regarding equipment design and performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

3-5 years experience

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA basics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Industrial Equipment for their facility in Queenstown. This role involves the conceptualization, design, and development of robust mechanical solutions for a range of industrial machinery. You will be responsible for translating customer needs and technical requirements into functional, reliable, and cost-effective equipment designs. This is a hands-on design role for an engineer passionate about creating tangible engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new industrial equipment, including machinery, mechanisms, and systems, from concept to production.
• Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using CAD software.
• Perform mechanical analysis, including stress, strain, and thermal calculations, to ensure design integrity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly teams to DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly).
• Build and test prototypes, documenting results and making design iterations as needed.
• Provide technical support to the sales and service departments regarding equipment design and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably with industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and basic FEA tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse industrial equipment projects.
• A stable work environment with opportunities for skill development.
• Contribution to the design and production of essential industrial machinery.
• Supportive team culture focused on engineering quality.