Junior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hybrid Growth

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Paid training

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer in Benoni to join a dynamic product development team. You’ll design, test, and refine mechanical components under guidance, gaining practical hands-on experience.

With a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and up to 3 years of relevant experience, you will use CAD tools like SolidWorks or Inventor, contribute to design reviews, and collaborate across manufacturing and engineering disciplines in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0-3 years of internship or professional experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of mechanical parts, assemblies and systems using CAD software.
• Support senior engineers in simulations, analyses and performance testing.
• Create and modify technical drawings, BOMs and other design documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input based on engineering principles.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure manufacturability and quality.

Skills

CAD software

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer in Benoni to join a dynamic product development team. You’ll design, test, and refine mechanical components under guidance, gaining practical hands-on experience.

With a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and up to 3 years of relevant experience, you will use CAD tools like SolidWorks or Inventor, contribute to design reviews, and collaborate across manufacturing and engineering disciplines in a hybrid work setup.