Mechanical Design Engineer — Industrial Machinery (On-Site)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid plan

Annual bonus scheme

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for onsite work designing and developing mechanical systems for industrial machinery. You will collaborate with production, sales, and service teams to ensure designs meet functional and manufacturing constraints and customer expectations.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, attention to detail and robust, efficient machinery design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in mechanical design, preferably industrial machinery.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor) and 2D drafting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using CAD.
• Create detailed drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Perform basic calculations and simulations to validate designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure production feasibility.
• Assist in assembly, testing, and commissioning of new machinery.
• Troubleshoot issues and propose design improvements.
• Support sales and service with technical information.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

2D drafting

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for onsite work designing and developing mechanical systems for industrial machinery. You will collaborate with production, sales, and service teams to ensure designs meet functional and manufacturing constraints and customer expectations.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, attention to detail and robust, efficient machinery design.