Innovative Industrial Machinery Design Engineer

Placements24

Bloemfontein

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 540,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Professional development
Modern facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop high-performance industrial machinery from concept to production. You will create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings, select components, run basic stress and durability calculations, and work with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated operation.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, documentation, and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new industrial machinery and improve existing designs, from concept to final production drawings.
  • Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
  • Conduct component selection, calculations for stress, load, and durability, and perform basic simulation analysis.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, and manufacturing personnel to ensure integrated system functionality.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including user manuals and maintenance guides.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant safety standards and regulations for industrial equipment.

Skills

3D CAD
Stress analysis
Mechanical design
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor
SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop high-performance industrial machinery from concept to production. You will create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings, select components, run basic stress and durability calculations, and work with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated operation.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, documentation, and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach.

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