Bulk Materials Handling Mechanical/Structural Designer

Rpo Recruitment; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Rpo Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer for its client in Vereeniging. This role focuses on translating engineering concepts into detailed, manufacturable drawings and 3D models, using advanced CAD and manufacturing knowledge to optimize production.

You will collaborate with engineers and production teams in a hybrid work setup, mentor junior designers, and own key design projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company specifications.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Mechanical Designer or Drafter.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings for complex mechanical components and assemblies using advanced CAD techniques.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, company specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to refine designs based on performance analysis and functional requirements.
• Specify materials, tolerances, finishes, and other critical manufacturing details.
• Review and approve designs created by junior designers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues that arise during the manufacturing or assembly process.

Skills

CAD modeling

3D CAD

Manufacturing processes

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Mech Eng Tech degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer - Vereeniging

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Designer to join their team in Vereeniging. This role is crucial for translating engineering concepts into detailed, manufacturable designs for a range of industrial applications. You will leverage your extensive CAD expertise and understanding of manufacturing processes to create precise technical drawings and models. Working in a hybrid capacity, you will collaborate effectively with engineers and production teams, ensuring designs are optimized for production and performance. This position offers the chance to mentor junior designers and take ownership of critical design projects, contributing significantly to the company's engineering excellence.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Designer to join their team in Vereeniging. This role is crucial for translating engineering concepts into detailed, manufacturable designs for a range of industrial applications. You will leverage your extensive CAD expertise and understanding of manufacturing processes to create precise technical drawings and models. Working in a hybrid capacity, you will collaborate effectively with engineers and production teams, ensuring designs are optimized for production and performance. This position offers the chance to mentor junior designers and take ownership of critical design projects, contributing significantly to the company's engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop highly detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings for complex mechanical components and assemblies using advanced CAD techniques.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, company specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to refine designs based on performance analysis and functional requirements.
• Specify materials, tolerances, finishes, and other critical manufacturing details.
• Review and approve designs created by junior designers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues that arise during the manufacturing or assembly process.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Mechanical Designer or Drafter.