Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer — Cad & Prototyping

Placements24; South Africa; In loco; ZAR 420.000 - 700.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary package

Health and retirement benefits

Opportunities for skill enhancement

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to join the George, South Africa engineering team. The role involves taking concepts through to production, crafting robust mechanical solutions with cutting-edge design methods.

You will work with experienced engineers to develop practical, well-engineered products for diverse industrial applications. The position requires a degree in mechanical engineering, 2–5 years of hands-on design experience, and proficiency in

Competenze

• Detail-oriented mindset required; strong attention to accuracy and quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on practical results.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork and collaboration.

Mansioni

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for new products and systems using CAD.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and comprehensive BOMs.
• Perform calculations and simulations to meet performance, safety and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly teams to optimize for production and cost.
• Participate in design reviews, provide feedback and implement modifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues during product development and testing.

Conoscenze

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Formazione

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

SolidWorks

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering department in George. This position offers the chance to contribute to innovative projects, from conceptualization through to production, focusing on creating robust and efficient mechanical solutions. You will work closely with a team of experienced professionals, leveraging cutting edge technology and design methodologies. The role requires a strong foundation in mechanical principles and a passion for developing practical, well-engineered products for diverse applications within the industrial sector.

About the Role

Our client seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering department in George. This position offers the chance to contribute to innovative projects, from conceptualization through to production, focusing on creating robust and efficient mechanical solutions. You will work closely with a team of experienced professionals, leveraging cutting edge technology and design methodologies. The role requires a strong foundation in mechanical principles and a passion for developing practical, well-engineered products for diverse applications within the industrial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for new products and systems using advanced CAD software.
• Create 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and comprehensive BOMs.
• Perform calculations and simulations to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly teams to optimize designs for production and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in design reviews, providing constructive feedback and implementing necessary modifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues encountered during product development and testing.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical product design.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD packages is essential.
• Knowledge of material properties, manufacturing techniques (e.g., machining, injection molding), and GD&T.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging engineering projects.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Company-provided tools and software for design and analysis.