Junior Mechanical Engineer

Interdot Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Pretoria is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer with a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in automotive or manufacturing. The role involves designing equipment for transportation vehicles and requires strong skills in CAD tools like SolidWorks and CREO. Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to work well under pressure, with good communication skills. An opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment is offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of working experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 2 years working as a Junior Mechanical Engineer.
• Must have own transport and be willing to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical equipment, parts, and systems for transportation vehicles.
• Create and maintain bills of materials and drawing registers.
• Develop and perform testing processes.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Computer literate in MS Office

SolidWorks

Sigma Nest

Acumatica

CREO

Good written and verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/B-Tech/BSC Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the job Junior Mechanical Engineer

Junior /Graduate Mechanical Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:

A Mechanical Engineer with critical attention to detail who can work in a pressure-driven environment handling multiple priorities is sought by a fast-paced Protective Mobility service in Pretoria. Your role will include Medium and Heavy-duty trucks (4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 vehicles with high mobility and extreme levels of landmine, IED, and ballistic protection chassis harness design using 3D CAD - and 2D Schematic software, preparing bills of materials and their representative 3D assemblies (Unigraphics NX) while evaluating the scope of the work and managing project timelines.

DUTIES:

Qualifications Required

• Diploma/B-tech /BSC Mechanical Engineering, from a recognized institution.
• 2 years of working experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry

Skills Required

• Computer literate in MS Office as well as Solid works, Sigma nest, Acumatica, and CREO.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have worked previously in the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 2 years working as a Junior Mechanical Engineer.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Manage time well and multitask with the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Own transport.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Main Responsibilities
• Design mechanical equipment, parts, and systems for transportation vehicles.
• Create and maintain bills of materials and drawing registers.
• Plan, conceptualize and create mechanical designs
• Develop and perform testing processes
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors