Mechanical Design Engineer

Zecutive Consultants; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in machinery manufacturing is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work on innovative projects across various industries, including mining and packaging. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering degree, 3-5 years of design experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor 3D. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact project success. If you are technically minded and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor 3D is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D drawings and models across the company’s product range.
• Complete final designs and issue mechanical drawings for customer approval.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Global Leader in Machinery Manufacturing dedicated to providing trusted technical solutions to the mining, food, recycling, packaging, aggregate and other processing industries, with markets on 6 continents, requires the full-time services of a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in the East Rand (Gauteng) ASAP. Exciting career opportunity offering lots of scope for growth.

POSITION INFO : Job Purpose

The role of the Mechanical Design Engineer is to produce equipment outline drawings, layouts for end customer, produce full equipment detailed drawings, layouts and procedures to enable manufacturing and interpret customer requirements and technical specifications.

Required Education & Experience

• Mechanical Engineering Degree (not negotiable)
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Mechanical Design Engineering
• AutoCAD and Inventor 3D experience essential
• Previous experience in manufacturing industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Own transport with valid driver’s license, willing to travel to client sites if required

Responsibilities Include

• Create drawings and models in 3D (Inventor) across the company’s range of products.
• Work to set schedules for completion of models and drawings.
• Complete final design of equipment & issue to customer with mechanical drawings for approval, along with component / assembly / manufacturing drawings.
• Produce Manufacturing Instructions (MI’s) & all drawings for procurement of Contract Specific equipment.
• Read and comprehend customer specifications for contract specific orders and apply to the product.
• Keep contract / job files up to date with any drawing changes & issue these to manufacturing / customer
• Liaise with other internal departments - sales, engineering, purchasing, production, and quality to ensure accuracy and delivery of projects to specification.
• Assist sales in technical questions / request for drawings and mechanical detail.

Key Skills

• Technically minded
• Analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem solving
• Results and deadline driven
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal