Junior Mechanical Engineer – Automotive CAD & Prototyping

Placements24; Upington; Vor Ort; ZAR 89.000 - 156.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mentorship

Career progression

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Junior Mechanical Engineer for hands-on design, development, and testing of automotive components. You will work under senior engineers, creating CAD models and drawings and supporting prototype validation.

The role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and applying core mechanical engineering principles. Ideal for graduates eager to grow toward full-time opportunities in a vital industrial sector.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Recent graduate or up to 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor).
• Strong foundation in statics, dynamics, materials science, thermodynamics.

Aufgaben

• Assist in design and development of mechanical components for automotive applications using CAD software.
• Create 2D drawings and 3D models under supervision of senior engineers.
• Perform basic engineering calculations (stress, thermal, kinematic).
• Support testing and validation of prototype components and systems.
• Contribute to documentation of design processes, test results, and reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and QA to ensure design manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews and problem-solving activities.
• Assist in maintenance and updating of engineering databases and docs.
• Learn industry best practices and company standards.

Kenntnisse

CAD proficiency

Analytical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Willingness to relocate

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Junior Mechanical Engineer for hands-on design, development, and testing of automotive components. You will work under senior engineers, creating CAD models and drawings and supporting prototype validation.

The role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and applying core mechanical engineering principles. Ideal for graduates eager to grow toward full-time opportunities in a vital industrial sector.