Mechanical Design Engineer: Advanced Materials & Prototyping

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a cutting-edge research and manufacturing client in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will design and develop mechanical components and systems using composites, ceramics, and advanced alloys, performing stress, thermal, and vibration analyses, and overseeing prototyping and testing.

You will use SolidWorks or CATIA to create detailed designs and manufacturing drawings, and collaborate with material scientists to understand material

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science/Engineering.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in CAD tools SolidWorks or CATIA.
• Understanding of material properties and manufacturing for composites, ceramics, or advanced metals.
• Experience with FEA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems using advanced materials.
• Create detailed designs, 3D models, and drawings with CAD.
• Conduct stress, thermal, and vibration analyses.
• Collaborate with material scientists on material properties and constraints.
• Specify materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Oversee prototyping and testing to validate designs.
• Document design procedures and test results.
• Troubleshoot design and manufacturing challenges.
• Stay informed about developments in advanced materials.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Fusion 360

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a cutting-edge research and manufacturing client in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will design and develop mechanical components and systems using composites, ceramics, and advanced alloys, performing stress, thermal, and vibration analyses, and overseeing prototyping and testing.

You will use SolidWorks or CATIA to create detailed designs and manufacturing drawings, and collaborate with material scientists to understand material