Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Skills development

Paid time off

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a pragmatic Mechanical Design Engineer to design manufacturing equipment in Soweto. You will develop tooling and machinery that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability on the production floor.

Responsibilities include creating detailed 3D models, 2D drawings and BOMs using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), collaborating with production teams, and validating designs through testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years designing manufacturing equipment or industrial automation.
• Proficiency with CAD software and solid mechanical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom manufacturing equipment, jigs, fixtures, and automation to boost production efficiency and quality.
• Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs using CAD for new equipment and modifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and production staff to gather requirements, troubleshoot, and implement design improvements.
• Ensure designs meet safety standards and ergonomic principles for operators.
• Manage procurement and oversee assembly and installation of new equipment.
• Conduct performance testing and validation before production deployment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Control systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a pragmatic Mechanical Design Engineer to design manufacturing equipment in Soweto. You will develop tooling and machinery that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability on the production floor.

Responsibilities include creating detailed 3D models, 2D drawings and BOMs using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), collaborating with production teams, and validating designs through testing.