Junior Mechanical Engineer — On-the-Job Training & Growth

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a motivated Junior Mechanical Engineer to join a hands-on team. This entry-level role offers exposure to design, analysis, testing, and documentation, with mentorship from senior engineers and on-site collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams.

You will contribute to CAD-based development, perform basic calculations, help validate prototypes, and maintain drawings and BOMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with CAD software is an advantage.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and systems using CAD software.
• Support senior engineers in performing engineering calculations and simulations.
• Participate in testing and validation of designs and prototypes.
• Help maintain drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure design integrity.

Skills

CAD software

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Eager to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a motivated Junior Mechanical Engineer to join a hands-on team. This entry-level role offers exposure to design, analysis, testing, and documentation, with mentorship from senior engineers and on-site collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams.

You will contribute to CAD-based development, perform basic calculations, help validate prototypes, and maintain drawings and BOMs.