Mechanical Design Engineer

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants; Cullinan; On-site; ZAR 614,000 - 703,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants is seeking a Mechanical and Machine Design Engineer specialising in automation equipment, based in South Africa. The role involves developing state-of-the-art automated solutions, CAD design, BOM management, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing teams.

You will create 3D parts and 2D drawings, conduct design reviews, and liaise with overseas suppliers to optimize cost and performance, while supporting ongoing customer projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• At least 5 years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Experience in the automation industry is mandatory.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate scope of work for design tasks.
• Prepare and maintain BOMs and 3D assemblies.
• Create 3D parts and 2D drawings meeting supplier and customer requirements (pneumatic systems, conveyors, robots).
• Liaise with overseas suppliers on designs and machines.
• Conduct concept and design reviews.
• Support day-to-day customer project activities.

Skills

Automation experience

3D CAD

Mechanical design engineering

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Reference: JHB001964-CR-2

Unleash your creative prowess and engineering expertise as a Mechanical and Machine Design Engineer specialising in automation equipment. My client is on the lookout for an innovative mind to join their team, contributing to the development of state-of-the-art automated solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate task scope of work
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials and their representative 3D assemblies
• Product data management
• Create 3D parts and 2D part drawings to meet supplier and customer requirements, e.g., pneumatic systems, custom designed machinery and equipment (Automotive, Food & Beverage), motors, gearboxes, and servo systems specifications, conveyor systems (belt, chain, roller in light applications), packaging and materials handling (Automotive, Food & Beverage), robots and custom pick and place systems (Automotive, Food & Beverage).
• Liaise with overseas suppliers on designs and machines
• Conduct concept and design reviews
• Learning to operate CAD software packages, Solidworks
• Support the day-to-day activities of customer projects
• Provide creative and technically feasible solutions for cost savings, service issues, and product improvements.
• Interface with materials and purchasing on new part design and sourcing.
• Interface with Analysis, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering to determine the most effective and economical use of materials and manufacturing processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 5 years' experience in Mechanical design engineering.
• Experience in the Automation industry is a MUST.
• Experience working on Solidworks is essential.

Package & Remuneration

R 55 000 - R 63 000 - Monthly