Innovative Mechanical Product Development Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Port Elizabeth facilities

Growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Product Development Engineer for the Port Elizabeth area. You will oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to production support, working with design, manufacturing and marketing teams to bring innovations to market.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, prototype testing, and close collaboration with manufacturing to ensure designs are production-ready. A strong engineering background and hands-on development experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of mechanical product development experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software, especially SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Experience with plastics and metal fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of product testing methodologies and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop new mechanical products and features.
• Create detailed 3D models, 2D production drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Build and test prototypes, document performance, and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for production.
• Conduct root cause analysis for product failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage development timelines and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

CAD software

Product development

Root cause analysis

Prototyping

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Product Development Engineer for the Port Elizabeth area. You will oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to production support, working with design, manufacturing and marketing teams to bring innovations to market.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, prototype testing, and close collaboration with manufacturing to ensure designs are production-ready. A strong engineering background and hands-on development experience are essential.