Mechanical Design Engineer, Agricultural Machinery – On-site

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Performance bonuses

Retirement fund contributions

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an on-site role in Queenstown. You will design and develop components for agricultural machinery, create 3D models, BOMs, and perform analyses to ensure performance and durability.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience with SolidWorks or Inventor, plus knowledge of hydraulics and power transmission. On-site collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in agricultural, construction, or heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Solid understanding of machine design, hydraulics, and power transmission systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for agricultural machinery using CAD software.
• Create detailed 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform stress and tolerance analysis to ensure durability under demanding conditions.
• Select materials and components considering performance, cost, and environmental factors.
• Collaborate with production to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly (DFA).
• Build and test prototypes, gather data, and implement design improvements.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and address field issues.
• Stay informed about industry trends and new technologies in agricultural equipment design.
• Work with R&D on new product development initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an on-site role in Queenstown. You will design and develop components for agricultural machinery, create 3D models, BOMs, and perform analyses to ensure performance and durability.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience with SolidWorks or Inventor, plus knowledge of hydraulics and power transmission. On-site collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams is essential.