Mechanical Design Engineer - Industrial Machinery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Modern facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop high-performance industrial machinery from concept to production. You will create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings, select components, run basic stress and durability calculations, and work with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated operation.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, documentation, and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new industrial machinery and improve existing designs, from concept to final production drawings.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
• Conduct component selection, calculations for stress, load, and durability, and perform basic simulation analysis.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, and manufacturing personnel to ensure integrated system functionality.
• Prepare technical documentation, including user manuals and maintenance guides.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant safety standards and regulations for industrial equipment.

Skills

3D CAD

Stress analysis

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading manufacturer of specialized industrial machinery, is seeking a creative and meticulous Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Bloemfontein. This role is focused on the design and development of innovative, high-performance machinery used in various industrial applications. You will be responsible for taking concepts through to production, ensuring designs are robust, reliable, and meet client specifications. This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced engineering principles and contribute to the production of cutting-edge industrial equipment for a diverse clientele.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new industrial machinery and improve existing designs, from concept to final production drawings.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
• Conduct component selection , calculations for stress, load, and durability, and perform basic simulation analysis.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, and manufacturing personnel to ensure integrated system functionality.
• Prepare technical documentation, including user manuals and maintenance guides.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant safety standards and regulations for industrial equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in mechanical design, specifically with industrial machinery or complex mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks).
• Good understanding of mechanical components, mechanisms, power transmission, and material properties.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and basic analysis for design validation.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging machinery design projects.
• Access to modern manufacturing facilities and technology.
• On-the-job training and professional development support.
• A collaborative and supportive engineering team environment.