Hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer — Create Next-Gen Products

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Training & development

Hybrid work

Port Elizabeth work

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a creative Mechanical Design Engineer to bring innovative concepts from ideation to market launch, translating customer needs into robust, manufacturable designs. You will use Fusion 360 or SolidWorks for 3D CAD, collaborate across disciplines, and operate in a hybrid model balancing on-site work with remote flexibility.

The role offers growth and exposure to diverse product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in mechanical product design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and basic simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop mechanical products and components for functionality and manufacturability.
• Use 3D CAD to create designs, prototypes, and production drawings.
• Test and validate designs for performance, durability, and safety.
• Collaborate with industrial design, electrical, and manufacturing teams.
• Identify design improvements to enhance performance and reduce cost.
• Prepare design specs, test reports, and user manuals.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

3-5 yrs exp

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a creative Mechanical Design Engineer to bring innovative concepts from ideation to market launch, translating customer needs into robust, manufacturable designs. You will use Fusion 360 or SolidWorks for 3D CAD, collaborate across disciplines, and operate in a hybrid model balancing on-site work with remote flexibility.

The role offers growth and exposure to diverse product lines.