Mechanical Design Engineer for Consumer Electronics

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discounts on products

Paid time off and holidays

Vibrant work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for its consumer electronics division in Port Elizabeth. You will drive mechanical development from concept to production, ensuring form, fit, function, and manufacturability across new products.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 3-5 years of design experience and strong CAD skills. You will collaborate with designers and manufacturing partners to deliver reliable, cost-efficient solutions for global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in consumer electronics.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software with parametric modeling skills.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and plastics/metal fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for consumer electronic devices, focusing on form, fit, and function.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks or Fusion 360; prepare assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with industrial designers to translate aesthetics into viable mechanical designs.
• Perform tolerance analysis, stress simulations, and material selection for durability and manufacturability.
• Work with manufacturing partners to optimize designs for mass production and cost efficiency.
• Conduct prototype testing and validation against specifications.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for its consumer electronics division in Port Elizabeth. You will drive mechanical development from concept to production, ensuring form, fit, function, and manufacturability across new products.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 3-5 years of design experience and strong CAD skills. You will collaborate with designers and manufacturing partners to deliver reliable, cost-efficient solutions for global markets.