Junior Mechanical Design Engineer - CAD & Prototyping

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth

Project exposure

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl invites a motivated Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. This entry-level role suits recent graduates eager to design, develop, and test mechanical components using CAD, under close supervision.

You will contribute from concept to production, learn industry best practices, and gain hands-on experience across prototypes, drawings, BOMs, and design documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for manufacturing.
• Support senior engineers in conducting design analysis and simulations.
• Participate in prototype building, testing, and data collection.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor design issues under guidance.
• Contribute to the maintenance of design documentation and BOMs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality control teams to ensure design intent is met.
• Learn and apply industry best practices in mechanical design and engineering.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl invites a motivated Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. This entry-level role suits recent graduates eager to design, develop, and test mechanical components using CAD, under close supervision.

You will contribute from concept to production, learn industry best practices, and gain hands-on experience across prototypes, drawings, BOMs, and design documentation.