Junior Mechanical Design Engineer | Hybrid, Mentorship

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive

Hybrid work model

Access to advanced design tools

Structured career development

Mentorship program

Challenging design projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks Graduate Mechanical Design Engineers to join a dynamic team in a hybrid role. You will apply your mechanical engineering knowledge to design and develop new products, using 3D modeling and simulation tools.

This role emphasizes professional development, mentorship, and growth within a forward-thinking engineering department. Ideal for recent grads with a passion for design and hands-on experience in CAD and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
• Strong understanding of design principles and manufacturing processes.
• High analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the mechanical design process using CAD for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Perform analyses including stress, thermal, and vibration validation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure production feasibility.
• Participate in design reviews and present concepts and solutions.
• Assist in prototyping and testing phases of new product development.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks Graduate Mechanical Design Engineers to join a dynamic team in a hybrid role. You will apply your mechanical engineering knowledge to design and develop new products, using 3D modeling and simulation tools.

This role emphasizes professional development, mentorship, and growth within a forward-thinking engineering department. Ideal for recent grads with a passion for design and hands-on experience in CAD and manufacturing processes.