Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health benefits

Paid time off

Leadership training programs

Autonomy in role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for its Centurion, Gauteng team. You will spearhead design and development of new product lines, guiding a team of engineers and translating concepts into market-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes setting standards, driving innovation, and ensuring technical excellence with strict quality controls within the engineering department.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical product design, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong 3D CAD modeling and simulation tool experience.
• Deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing, and DFA.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Track record of bringing complex products to market.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers.
• Oversee design, prototyping, and testing of new products.
• Establish design standards, best practices, and procedures.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and manufacturing teams.
• Stay updated on technologies to drive innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Product design

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to spearhead the design and development efforts for new product lines in Centurion, Gauteng . This leadership role involves guiding a team of engineers, setting design standards, and driving innovation in mechanical product development. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in translating conceptual ideas into tangible, market-ready products, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to stringent quality controls. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary engineer to shape the future of the company's product offerings and foster a culture of design excellence within the engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee the conceptualization, design, prototyping, and testing of new mechanical products and systems.
• Establish and enforce design best practices , standards, and procedures across the engineering team.
• Conduct design reviews, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to ensure product reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate closely with product management, marketing, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation in product design.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Over 10 years of experience in mechanical product design, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Expertise in 3D CAD modeling (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks) and simulation tools (FEA, CFD).
• In-depth knowledge of material selection, manufacturing processes, and design for assembly (DFA).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated success in bringing complex mechanical products to market.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits package.
• Generous allocation of paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to ongoing professional development and leadership training programs.
• A stimulating and innovative work environment with substantial autonomy.