Mechanical Design Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing (Hybrid)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for our Mahikeng facility in North West to design and develop cutting‑edge machinery for high‑precision manufacturing. You will create detailed 3D CAD models, prepare drawings and BOMs, run analyses, prototype, test, and collaborate with manufacturing and automation teams in a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate has a BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering, at least 4 years of design experience, and solid CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks or Fusion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in mechanical design, focusing on machinery or manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software; CAM experience is a plus.
• Experience with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and fabrication.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, including kinematics and materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex mechanical systems, machinery, and tooling for advanced manufacturing.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and BOMs using industry-standard software.
• Perform analyses (stress, tolerance, kinematics) to validate designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and production teams to optimize designs for production.
• Oversee fabrication, assembly, and testing of prototypes and new equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement design modifications to improve performance.
• Stay current with advanced manufacturing technologies and trends.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for our Mahikeng facility in North West to design and develop cutting‑edge machinery for high‑precision manufacturing. You will create detailed 3D CAD models, prepare drawings and BOMs, run analyses, prototype, test, and collaborate with manufacturing and automation teams in a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate has a BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering, at least 4 years of design experience, and solid CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks or Fusion