Mechanical Design Engineer II: CAD & Prototyping

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension fund

On-the-job training

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a capable Mechanical Engineer II to contribute to design, development, and testing of mechanical components and systems. You will work under guidance to solve design challenges and ensure product quality in a professional engineering environment in the Free State.

The role offers opportunities to deepen expertise, work with CAD tools, and support manufacturing and quality teams on diverse projects while growing within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analysis to support design decisions.
• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Participate in the testing and validation of prototypes and production units to ensure they meet design specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to address design-related issues and implement improvements.
• Support senior engineers on larger projects and take ownership of specific design tasks.

Skills

CAD software

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a capable Mechanical Engineer II to contribute to design, development, and testing of mechanical components and systems. You will work under guidance to solve design challenges and ensure product quality in a professional engineering environment in the Free State.

The role offers opportunities to deepen expertise, work with CAD tools, and support manufacturing and quality teams on diverse projects while growing within the company.