Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Mining Equipment, Onsite

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Performance bonuses

Health insurance and retirement plans

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Our client, a world-renowned leader in the design and manufacturing of heavy-duty mining equipment, seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for the Upington, Northern Cape facility. Lead design projects, develop robust mechanical systems, and ensure durability, safety, and efficiency for underground and surface mining equipment.

You will create 3D CAD models, perform advanced simulations, and mentor engineers while collaborating with hydraulics, electrical, and manufacturing teams on-site.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 9+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design engineering, with heavy mobile equipment experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) and advanced CAE tools for simulations.
• Knowledge of materials science, fatigue analysis, tribology, and mechanics of materials as applied to heavy equipment.
• Experience designing for harsh environments, high loads, and extreme temperatures.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in demanding, on-site engineering environments.
• Experience with Upington, Northern Cape or similar mining regions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of large-scale mining equipment (excavators, drills, haul trucks, conveyors).
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks/CATIA.
• Perform structural, fatigue, thermal, and dynamic analyses to validate designs.
• Collaborate with hydraulics, electrical, and controls teams and with manufacturing and service departments.
• Oversee prototype builds, testing, and validation; implement design improvements.
• Specify materials and components for extreme environments; ensure safety and durability.
• Ensure designs comply with MSHA and mining industry standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence.
• Resolve field issues related to mechanical performance and durability.
• Drive innovation through new concepts and technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

CAE tools

Job description

Our client, a world-renowned leader in the design and manufacturing of heavy-duty mining equipment, seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for the Upington, Northern Cape facility. Lead design projects, develop robust mechanical systems, and ensure durability, safety, and efficiency for underground and surface mining equipment.

You will create 3D CAD models, perform advanced simulations, and mentor engineers while collaborating with hydraulics, electrical, and manufacturing teams on-site.