Design Engineer - Mining Equipment CAD & FEA Innovator

VR Group; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

VR Group is seeking a Design Engineer at our Alrode hub in Gauteng to drive mechanical design enhancements for mining equipment. You will create CAD drawings, review draughting outputs, manage PLM models, and generate innovative concepts while supporting simulations and field validations.

The role involves occasional international mine site visits, adherence to ISO standards, and collaboration across engineering, sales, and operations. A strong background in CAD/FEA is essential.

Qualifications

• B.Eng degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• 3–6 years of design experience; mining/manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong interest in mining equipment design with CAD and FEA familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD drawings for parts and assemblies.
• Review draughting team work for quality and accuracy.
• Manage PLM models and update Bills of Materials.
• Generate concepts for product line innovation and improvement.
• Perform FEA/DEM/MBD simulations for product optimization.
• Conduct site visits to mines as needed.
• Assist sales with technical presentations and materials.
• Prepare technical reports and support design reviews.

Skills

Technical drawings

CAD

MS Office

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

B.Eng in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

FARO Focus3D

Job description

VR Group is seeking a Design Engineer at our Alrode hub in Gauteng to drive mechanical design enhancements for mining equipment. You will create CAD drawings, review draughting outputs, manage PLM models, and generate innovative concepts while supporting simulations and field validations.

The role involves occasional international mine site visits, adherence to ISO standards, and collaboration across engineering, sales, and operations. A strong background in CAD/FEA is essential.