Industrial CAD & Mechanical Design Engineer (On-site Mahikeng)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rate

Diverse projects in industrial devices

Hands-on engineering environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for on-site work in Mahikeng, North West. You will design and develop mechanical components and assemblies, create drawings and BOMs, and run basic analyses to validate performance.

Collaboration with manufacturing and prototype testing will be key to delivering robust solutions. The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering degree with 2–4 years of design experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks or Inventor), and a practical, hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2-4 years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools (FEA) is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Create detailed drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations (stress/thermal) to validate design performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize designs for production.
• Assist in prototype development and testing; troubleshoot design issues.
• Maintain design documentation and ensure quality compliance.

Skills

CAD proficiency

3D CAD software

Engineering analysis

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for on-site work in Mahikeng, North West. You will design and develop mechanical components and assemblies, create drawings and BOMs, and run basic analyses to validate performance.

Collaboration with manufacturing and prototype testing will be key to delivering robust solutions. The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering degree with 2–4 years of design experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks or Inventor), and a practical, hands-on