Mechanical Design Engineer

Execustaff; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team in Johannesburg. The role involves designing and developing innovative products for heavy equipment, utilizing CAD software like Solidworks. Candidates should have a BSc or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and 2–5 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include system design, simulation, and creating technical drawings.

Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and assemblies.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to mechanical systems for mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for mobile mining equipment using software tools.
• Simulate systems to optimize performance and safety of products.
• Create and modify mechanical designs using CAD-based tools.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Excellent problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering or Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Solidworks

Autodesk

Job description

One of our clients based in Johannesburg East is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer.

• The Mechanical Design Engineer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary heavy equipment design engineering team to design and develop new and innovative products to solve problems faced by customers.
• This includes utilizing computer-aided software, specifically Solidworks, to create basic 3D layout.
• Drawings, and schematics of parts, assemblies, and technical renderings.
• Responsibilities include customer visits, problem definition, concept development, cross-functional reviews, component selection and detailed design, system prototyping and validation, production design release, manufacturing support, and support of field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for mobile mining equipment using software tools such as Solidworks or Autodesk to create 3D layouts, drawings and schematics of parts, assemblies and technical renderings
• Simulate systems using software tools such as Solidworks, Autodesk to optimize the performance, reliability and safety of products
• Create and modify mechanical design s using CAD-based tools.

Qualifications / Experience

• BSc Mechanical Engineering or Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology, or C.Eng Tech.
• 2 – 5 Years of experience in similar role
• May be required to travel periodically, occasionally to remote locations
• Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of material selection, manufacturing processes and cost considerations
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and assemblies
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to mechanical systems for mining equipment