Mechanical Design Engineer – Gearbox & Power Transmission

JVR Software; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Gauteng. The role focuses on designing, improving and supporting gearbox and geared drive solutions for demanding industrial applications, including mining, manufacturing and energy sectors.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class projects, performing calculations, generating drawings, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in a relevant sector.
• Experience with gearboxes, geared drives or power transmission systems.
• Strong knowledge of gear design, bearings, shafts, lubrication and rotating equipment.
• Proficient CAD skills in SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop gearbox and gear system components and assemblies.
• Perform detailed mechanical calculations and engineering analyses.
• Create and review manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.
• Support gearbox upgrades, refurbishments and new product development initiatives.
• Conduct root cause and failure analysis on mechanical components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, sales, and service teams for project execution.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical design ability

Engineering calculations

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

JVR Software is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Gauteng. The role focuses on designing, improving and supporting gearbox and geared drive solutions for demanding industrial applications, including mining, manufacturing and energy sectors.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver world-class projects, performing calculations, generating drawings, and ensuring compliance with standards.