Hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer II: 3D CAD & Prototyping

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II in Rustenburg to design, develop, and test mechanical components and systems. The role offers a flexible hybrid work model combining office and remote work, and requires collaboration with a cross-functional team from conception to production.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background with 3–5 years of design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and an understanding of manufacturing processes including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience designing mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems.
• Familiarity with DF(M)A principles and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems using 3D CAD software.
• Perform analyses including stress, thermal, and vibration analyses.
• Create drawings, specifications, and docs for production and assembly.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to optimize for cost and efficiency.
• Support prototyping and testing phases, iterate designs based on results.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II in Rustenburg to design, develop, and test mechanical components and systems. The role offers a flexible hybrid work model combining office and remote work, and requires collaboration with a cross-functional team from conception to production.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background with 3–5 years of design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and an understanding of manufacturing processes including