Hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer: CAD, GD&T, Prototyping

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and retirement plan

Professional training and skill dev

Hybrid work arrangement

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a Mechanical Design Specialist to translate concepts into manufacturable, cost-effective designs. You will develop 3D models and drawings, and work closely with a team of engineers.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote task flexibility, requires 5+ years in mechanical design, and expertise in CAD tools like SolidWorks or Inventor, GD&T, and BOM management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• At least 5 years hands-on mechanical design and product development experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or Inventor) and complex assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for mechanical parts and assemblies using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Perform tolerance analysis to meet performance criteria and manufacturing constraints.
• Create and maintain BOMs and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to support product development and process improvements.
• Assist in prototyping and testing phases, providing technical support and resolving design-related issues.
• Investigate and implement new design methodologies or technologies to improve efficiency and product quality.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Tolerance analysis

GD&T understanding

BOM management

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototype support

Mechanical design

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a Mechanical Design Specialist to translate concepts into manufacturable, cost-effective designs. You will develop 3D models and drawings, and work closely with a team of engineers.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote task flexibility, requires 5+ years in mechanical design, and expertise in CAD tools like SolidWorks or Inventor, GD&T, and BOM management.