Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary for junior engineers

Health insurance and other benefits

Mentorship program and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Mossel Bay team. You will gain hands-on experience in product development, CAD design, and testing under the guidance of senior engineers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant diploma, has basic CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), and demonstrates good communication, teamwork, and a strong willingness to learn and grow within a supportive engineering department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent diploma.
• Basic CAD knowledge (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software.
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• Support senior engineers in calculations and simulations for design validation.
• Help create and update technical documentation, including drawings and specifications.
• Participate in prototype building and testing activities.
• Learn and apply relevant engineering standards and best practices in daily tasks.
• Collaborate with team members on design reviews and problem-solving sessions.

Skills

CAD knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Relevant technical diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team in Mossel Bay . This entry‑level position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands‑on experience in product development and mechanical design. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, contributing to the design, analysis, and testing of mechanical components and systems. The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of mechanical principles and a strong desire to learn and grow within a supportive engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software.
• Support senior engineers in performing basic calculations and simulations for design validation.
• Help create and update technical documentation, including drawings and specifications.
• Participate in prototype building and testing activities.
• Learn and apply relevant engineering standards and best practices in daily tasks.
• Collaborate with team members on design reviews and problem‑solving sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• or a relevant technical diploma.
• Basic knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD , SolidWorks).
• Understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in design and analysis.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary for junior engineers.
• Comprehensive health insurance and other benefits.
• Mentorship program and structured training to foster skill development.
• Exposure to diverse projects and industry-leading technology.
• A welcoming and collaborative team environment in Mossel Bay .