Lead Mechanical Engineer - Product Development & Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Access to cutting-edge technology

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a visionary Lead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead product development, conceptualizing, designing, and prototyping innovative mechanical solutions that meet stringent performance requirements.

You will lead a team of engineers, manage timelines, and ensure integration of mechanical systems into new product lines, while collaborating with electrical, software, and industrial design teams to push engineering boundaries in a spirited coastal city.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of mechanical product development experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong CAD/CAE experience and manufacturing know-how.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design process from concept to launch.
• Mentor and manage engineering design teams.
• Develop detailed 3D models and drawings.
• Perform advanced stress and thermal analyses.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and industrial design teams.
• Manage vendor relationships for sourcing.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

CAD/CAE proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a visionary Lead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead product development, conceptualizing, designing, and prototyping innovative mechanical solutions that meet stringent performance requirements.

You will lead a team of engineers, manage timelines, and ensure integration of mechanical systems into new product lines, while collaborating with electrical, software, and industrial design teams to push engineering boundaries in a spirited coastal city.