Hybrid Product Development Engineer - Mechanical Innovation

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid time off

Opportunity to work on innovative产品

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a Product Development Engineer to drive new mechanical products from concept to market. You’ll design, prototype, test, and refine, collaborating with a cross-functional team on a hybrid work schedule.

The role emphasizes DFMs, material selection, documentation, and market-aligned quality. You’ll mentor peers, manage projects, and translate customer needs into robust technical specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of product development and mechanical design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, stamping).
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of new products, from initial concept through to production readiness.
• Conduct feasibility studies, material selection, and component design for new product initiatives.
• Develop prototypes, conduct testing, and analyze results to validate design performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are optimized for mass production (DFM/DFA).
• Work with marketing and sales teams to understand customer needs and market trends.
• Prepare design specifications, test reports, and user manuals.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a Product Development Engineer to drive new mechanical products from concept to market. You’ll design, prototype, test, and refine, collaborating with a cross-functional team on a hybrid work schedule.

The role emphasizes DFMs, material selection, documentation, and market-aligned quality. You’ll mentor peers, manage projects, and translate customer needs into robust technical specs.