Mechanical Design Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing (Hybrid)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement provisions

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop advanced manufacturing equipment, including additive manufacturing and automation. You will translate concepts into detailed designs, run analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, 3–5 years in mechanical design, proficiency with SolidWorks or Inventor, and experience with automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in mechanical design with automation/advanced manufacturing focus.
• Proficient in 3D CAD; familiar with FEA tools.
• Strong mechanical principles, good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for advanced manufacturing applications such as 3D printers, robotic cells, and automated assembly lines.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and specifications using SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Perform stress, strain, and thermal analyses to ensure design integrity.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams through the product lifecycle.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain BOMs and technical documentation.
• Oversee prototype build and testing; implement improvements.
• Stay updated on trends in advanced manufacturing and automation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation exposure

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA tools

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop advanced manufacturing equipment, including additive manufacturing and automation. You will translate concepts into detailed designs, run analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, 3–5 years in mechanical design, proficiency with SolidWorks or Inventor, and experience with automation.